Farm sense to make cents
The common sense of a farmer incorporates cow sense, business sense and people sense. Let’s discuss each of these skills and importance for a dairy farmer to make their farm profitable.
Watch out for vomitoxins in straw
Learn what conditions and characteristics can increase the risk for vomitoxins in straw.
Create something that will live beyond your time on Earth
David Marrison urges readers to be intentional in creating a voice for their legacy on the farm.
I’ve got a day, let’s make hay
The goal of hay in a day is to mow, rake, chop (or bale and wrap) forages all in one day. It sounds difficult, but it may be a good option for your farm.
Hay barn fires a real hazard when the rain keeps coming
Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor hay to prevent a fire.
Prepare for the impact of heat stress in dairy cows
The environmental conditions and the high metabolic rate of today’s dairy cows producing over 100 pounds/day of milk results in a lot of heat to dissipate.
Calf heat stress management basics
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh shares tips for identifying and managing heat stress in calves.
Spring is the time for tractor safety
Farm equipment will be a frequent sight on our roads in the coming weeks, and taking a few minutes for safety could prevent an accident.
Pass on farm knowledge now
David Marrison weighs in on what it takes to adequately prepare the next generation to manage all aspects of a farm business.
Strengthening biosecurity amidst the influenza outbreak
In recent weeks, the sudden emergence of a novel strain of the H5N1 influenza virus in cattle has put an increased focus on on-farm biosecurity.
