Tag: farm management
Take time to develop a grazing contingency plan
Take some time to develop a grazing contingency plan. It can make a stressful time more manageable.
Grazing corn stover in the fall provides many opportunities
Clifton Martin discusses ways to take advantage of grazing opportunities in October like grazing cornstalk residue or fodder.
Plan a winter grazing and supplementation program
One way of increasing the profit potential in the cow herd is to reduce this cost by extending the grazing season while planning the winter feed program.
Carefully consider feeding dairy cattle high oleic soybeans
The feeding of high oleic soybeans to dairy cows has picked up, and it has potential benefits.
Seeding and fertilizing winter annual cereal grain forages
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh provides information on seeding and fertilizing winter annual cereal grain forages.
How to decide when to cull cows
Cows need to be culled when they become unprofitable or facilities are too full. Learn how to make these decisions efficiently.
Preparing for winter – livestock supplemental feeding basics
Ohio State University Extension educator Erika Lyon discusses how to prepare forgages for livestock for upcoming fall and winter season.
Avoiding soil compaction during fall harvest
With corn silage harvest here, Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers warns of soil compaction and, more importantly, how to avoid it.
Autonomous tractors to be on display at upcoming Farm Science Review
Precision agriculture’s latest push is autonomous tractors. Although the shift to automation will be gradual, it is coming nevertheless, and Ohio State professor Scott Shearer is on the cutting edge of advancing this technology.
Panel on climate-smart solutions for dairy on tap Sept. 13
Experts will discuss climate-smart solutions and how they can enhance dairy farm profitability at the Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference.
