DairyChannel: Northeast management conference lines up dairy heat stress experts
Summer's heat seems far behind us, and far ahead of us, but that's precisely why milk producers should be thinking about managing heat stress now, says OSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
Dairy Excel/Channel: The good, bad and ugly of cell counts
Shoemaker says since the weather is warming up, at least temporarily, it's time for a quick review of the scourge of cow udders.
Dairy Excel/Channel: Is there a better way to price forage?
Ernie Oelker writes about replacing Relative Feed Value as a way to value forages.
Dairy Excel: Managing TMRs for performance
What happens when cows don't eat the ration that was created for them? Wayne County Extension Agent Tom Noyes explains it all in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Dairy Channel: In dairying, there’s no place like home
Ohio and Pennsylvania milk producers may envy producers in other parts of the country, but be careful what you wish for, advises Ohio State district dairy specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
Dairy Channel: Take a look at your herd: A review of vaccination principles
Columnist Ernie Oelker provides a review of the principles and guidelines relative to livestock vaccinations.
New Year’s challenge: Live like a dog
Rather than making resolutions that leave you with unrealistic expectations, get a dog this New Year's and enjoy the simple things in life.
Dairy Excel: The bad times and good human resource management
The "right" human resource practices for bad times vary farm to farm, says an Ohio State farm management and labor specialist in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Dairy Channel: Don’t wait until January to look at your farm’s income tax situation
Farm and dairy tax planning is more important in a bad year (or don't let those open accounts increase your taxable income).
Dairy Excel: Encourage top employee performance
It's not rocket science, but it's usually an area that farm managers need to work on: employee relations. Tuscarawas County Agent Chris Zoller offers some easy-to-implement tips to make the job easier.
