How to assess herd health using rumination time
Measuring rumination time in dairy cows can help you better assess their overall health. Learn what trends to look for to monitor your herd's health.
Is your farm prepared for the future?
Has your family discussed the future of your farm? The "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" series can help you develop a farm succession plan.
10 reasons to embrace this cold snap
Bonnie Ayars lists her top 10 reasons on why the recent cold could be worthy of some positive thoughts.
Dairy farmers getting squeezed
Like 2015, this year was not a kind year for many Ohio dairy farms.
Employee evaluation time, host a ‘stay’ meeting
A stay meeting involves sitting down with the employee, and again this can be both non-family and family, and discussing their future with the farm.
How often should you cut alfalfa?
Learn how to adjust your harvesting schedule to increase alfalfa yields without sacrificing quality.
Being positive in a broken world
December is a great time to reflect on where we have been, where we are, and where we are headed.
Planning for a sustainable future
Selection criteria for forage crops will need to expand beyond the current focus to encompass environmental impacts of growing, harvesting and storing them.
Developing and calculating grit
In Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth studies non-IQ competencies including self-control and grit as predictors of success.
How to prepare your calf barn for winter
Learn more about best practices to help calves regulate their temperature and conserve their energy while taking care to prevent disease.
