Water: The forgotten nutrient?
Learn more about water quality factors that affect water intake and may be difficult to pinpoint without testing your water sources.
Why do dairy exhibitors wear white?
Wearing white while showing dairy cattle is more than a recommendation from the American Holstein Foundation.
Don’t underestimate importance of border control for your dairy herd
Ohio State Extension educator Maurice Eastridge sheds light on the importance of biosecurity on dairy farms.
It’s a great day for hay — let’s keep it that way
It’s important to inspect hay stacks for stability as you add or remove bales, and transport hay.
Get out of your fence row
Ohio State Extension educator David Marrison shares insights from the 24th Congress of the International Farm Management Association.
Not all neighbors are neighborly
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains how farmers can improve relationships with their neighbors, while still completing farm tasks.
Evaluating your herd’s reproductive performance
Reproductive performance needs to be monitored year round but especially in the summer when cows are experiencing heat stress and feeds are changing.
How to manage corn diseases to maintain silage quality
Over the next month, corn will be tasseling and disease scouting and management will be important to maintaining silage quality.
Crop nutrition — like staves in a barrel
Using a science-based approach to crop nutrition can maximize crop yields while saving you money.
Take the time to plan ahead for farm emergencies
Planning for farm emergencies can feel overwhelming. Learn how to break it into simple tasks to be prepared no matter what happens.
