Advice for graduation season
Bonnie Ayars shares some advice she has for those preparing to graduate college in this week's Dairy Excel column.
US dairy consolidation likely to continue down the road
Dairy farm consolidations will likely continue with emphasis on improving efficiency while meeting the demands of consumers and improving sustainability.
Comparing Ohio herd size groups
An advantage of Ohio's dairy industry is that one herd size or management system does not fit all. Dianne Shoemaker explains in this week's Dairy Excel.
The fork in the road for dairy farms
The Fork in the Road for Dairy Farms is discussed in this article and will provide suggestions for those managers who are or want to become competitive.
Maximizing forage yield and quality
Learn how to decide how much nitrogen to apply and how to select a harvest date to maximize forage yields.
Crossbreeding cattle comes with many considerations
Maurice Eastridge breaks down the decision-making process of breeding dairy cattle in this week's Dairy Excel column. Learn what you need to consider.
Manure nutrient management plans important for dairy farms
Learn to account for the nutrient value of livestock manure, develop a management plan for application and maintain appropriate records.
Address the ‘elephants in the barn’ on farm transition planning
Talking about the future of any business is important, especially so for family farms. Learn how to address the "elephants in the barn" and get started.
Corn silage: It’s what’s for dinner — at what cost?
Dianne Shoemaker takes a closer look at corn silage production for the three-year period from 2017 through 2019.
No one is ever just a farm kid
Whether you are a parent, mentor, educator, employer, admissions counselor or advisor, it is your responsibility to believe in and advocate for youth.
