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Specht dairy: More space plus good management equals more milk
SUGARCREEK, Ohio — New buildings and more cow space have made a big difference the past few years at the Specht family dairy farm in Tuscarawas County. The barns are not quite as large as you might see on a large commercial dairy, but they’ve made a big improvement the herd performance on this fourth-generation
What is it that’s driving farmland value?
Farmland values continue to increase by large amounts each year and have reached record levels in most states in the Midwest, measured by both non-inflation adjusted (nominal) and inflation adjusted (real) values.
Coshocton County: A young farmer makes the calls at Young Farms
Ben Young, 24, is following in his grandparents’ footsteps.
The world loves U.S. pork (and beef and lamb); exports hit record high
DENVER — According to year-end statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation , exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value and exceeding $11.5 billion in total value.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association presents top awards; honors Dr. Bobby Moser
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association honored four of its farm family members with its highest awards Jan. 28 during the association annual meeting in Dublin.
If you’re hiring a teen on your farm, know the law
With the school year coming to a close in another month or so, many students will be looking for employment on farms. But are all students allowed to operate machinery, handle livestock, apply chemicals, or work unlimited hours? For the most part, the answer is no. Know the law As an employer, it is your
Pastoral musings on a spinning theme
It very well could have been a dream. It is one of those rare bluebird days of late October with splintered sunshine and cobalt blue skies and colored leaves dancing in the wind.
Dairy Excel: Total quality management has benefits
The benefit of TQM to a dairy producer, regardless of herd size, is that it simplifies your work life because it defines the important farm quality goals, how they will be achieved, and what needs to be done to produce the quality product.
Ohio cattlemen salute top producers, partners
NEWARK, Ohio – Mike John, president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, called it a “fabulous time” to be in the beef industry, and if attendance at this year’s
Farm bill proposals not that different
In the end, both House and Senate farm bill measures have similar impact on average annual net farm income over the next 10 years.
