Tag: farm management
Phosphate tariff contributes to supply shortages
This spring, phosphate supplies were tight throughout the state and shortages were reported across southwest Ohio between Cincinnati and South Charleston.
Control flies to control economic losses
Flies can impact livestock performance by reducing weight gains, milk production and poor feed utilization. Learn how to control flies on your farm.
Minimizing the impact of mud on cattle
While we cannot avoid mud completely on the farm, we can use best management practices to help reduce the impact of the mud.
The importance of conducting family business meetings
Meeting as a family on a regular basis to discuss the present and future direction of your farm can be beneficial.
Are you charging enough for your hay?
Those making hay should consider market changes, long-term trends, and personal enterprise costs to make sure their hay is priced fairly and competitively.
Know your pastures before you start grazing
Grass management is key to a productive pasture. Grass species do not all respond the same to factors influencing plant growth.
How to develop a mission statement for your farm busniess
A mission statement reflects the underlying values, goals and purposes of the farm business and those in management. Learn how to write one for your farm.
The bigger picture and patience in growing a farm’s pastures
Each spring, Tarma Shena watches to see how an area responds to winter’s rest before moving stock around. It's a process that has grown and evolved.
Take precautions with early spring grazing
Early spring grazing can be risky. Take precautions and transition your herd to pasture slowly.
Time to try a roller crimper on cover crops
This spring would be a great time to look into the advantages of using a roller crimper to terminate cover crops for even more benefits.
