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Is your cow herd above average?
In some ways, my cowherd is average. In other ways it is above and in still others, below. Those things are true of each cow in my herd, too. That’s all part of what “average” means. Comparing each cow Usually this involves numbers like weaning weights, pregnancy percentages or carcass values of progeny. Add them
Successful graziers should act like people in any profession to succeed
The start of the growing season is a good time to reflect on the characteristics of successful graziers. Recently, I was asked to do a presentation on this exact topic. In preparation I thought of those livestock producers I’ve met who always seem to be doing well. By the time I had finished writing notes
Dairy farmers suffer financial pain in 2016
The bottom line is that more milk is available for sale than there are buyers, either domestically or internationally.
Five tips to gain quality beef production
WOOSTER, Ohio — Producing quality beef isn’t easy. You have to pay attention to genetics, rations and feed management, health and housing, among a myriad of other details. But paying attention to those details can pay dividends on the grading scale, according to Ron Scott, director of research for Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed. “There
How do you spell p-r-e-t-e-e-n?
It’s been a few years, but I’m fairly certain I taught my son to speak. I have a dim recollection of spending many happy afternoons coaxing his sweet baby-self to say, “Mama! Ma-ma! You can do it Sweetie, Mama!,” only to thrill to that blessed, blissful day when he cracked a wide, gummy grin and
Roundup of FFA news for Sept. 21, 2023
Catch up on local FFA news from Firelands FFA, Hillsdale FFA and Northwestern-Wayne FFA.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Undergrazing, overgrazing addressed at Farm Science Review
LONDON, Ohio – With alfalfa harvest falling short and much of Ohio’s pastureland unsuitable for forage due to this season’s drought, managing adequate, high-quality feed for horses has become a challenge for many owners.
Conservation efforts get a thumbs up
BARNESVILLE, Ohio – Art and Sandy Monahan have earned the 2007 Conservation Farm Family award from the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District.
Nut growers’ workshop set
This year, Joe Hietter and his daughter, Cindy, will share their experience with growing and selling nuts in Ohio.
Crying foul over public cursing
Ah, Christmas, that wonderful time of year when brightly-wrapped gifts under the twinkling tree contain treasures untold.
