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Economics of Dairy Production in Ohio
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-2/economics-dairy-production-ohio
Dr. Don Breece, Farm Management Specialist, OSU Extension Analysis of dairy enterprises found in the Ohio Farm Business Summary 1 reveals feed cost as the number one reason for the difference in profitability of Ohio dairy farms. In the past seven years, ...
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Tips for Spring Application of Manure
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-2/tips-spring-application-manure
Mr. James J. Hoorman, Water Quality Extension Agent, Hardin County Extension Spring applications of manure can cause livestock producer's problems with the preferential flow of manure to tile lines. If not addressed by proper manure management, prefe ...
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Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference
Ms. Amanda Hargett, State Dairy Extension Associate, Ohio State University (top of page) The 13th annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference (TSDNC) will be held April 27 & 28, 2004 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, IN. The objective of the Co ...
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Dairy Policy and Market Watch
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-4/dairy-policy-and-market-watch
Dr. Cameron Thraen, Milk Marketing Specialist, Ohio State University, Additional milk marketing information by Dr. Thraen Policy Watch The real pressing issue for Federal Order 33 producers is the depooling of milk caused by the joint effect of advanced p ...
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Even With $20/cwt Milk, Controlling Feed Cost Is Important,
Mr. David Marrison, Ashtabula County Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent, Ohio State University In the previous edition of the Buckeye Dairy News, we discussed the need for dairy managers to develop procedures to adequately address heat de ...
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Heat Detection in Dairy Cattle- Part II
Recently, I received a phone call from a farm advisor who had concerns regarding the milk fat content in the herd of one of his clients. Cows were producing quite well, averaging 80 lb/day of milk, but the milk fat was hovering near 3.0%. Milk protein app ...
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Milk Volume or Components: What Should You Aim For?
Dr. Mark Sulc, Forage Specialist, Ohio State University (top of page) Late summer can be an excellent time to establish forage crops, provided there is sufficient moisture for germination and good seedling growth. It is also a good time to seed in bare or ...
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Manure Application to Alfalfa
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-4/manure-application-alfalfa
Dr. Mark Sulc, Forage Specialist, Ohio State University (top of page) Applying manure to alfalfa is becoming increasingly common for a variety of reasons. There are several environmental, agronomic, and management advantages and potential concerns with ap ...
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Ohio to Host 2004 Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association Regional Meeting
Mrs. Dianne Shoemaker, Dairy Extension Specialist, OSU Extension What is a "Professional Dairy Heifer Grower"? Ask the Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association (PDHGA) and their response will be "Heifer growers dedicated to growing hig ...
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Dairy Leaders Honor Ohio's World Championship Industry During June Dairy Month Celebration
Mr. Tim Demland, State Dairy Extension Associate, Ohio State University (top of page) On Tuesday June 1, 2004, the Ohio Dairy Industry Forum (ODIF) kicked off "June Dairy Month" by taking time to acknowledge the dairy industry's significant ...