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  1. Dietary Phosphorus: Economics vs. Environment

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-14-issue-2/dietary-phosphorus-economics-vs-environment

    efficiently and correctly, options must be considered to reduce manure P at the farm level.  An obvious option ... is to feed lower P diets to the lactating cows (but this can increase costs).  Another option is to ...

  2. How the Weather and Feed Shrink Affect Your Bottom Line

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-18-issue-3/how-weather-and-feed-shrink-affect-your-bottom-line

    over 15 mph are not the consistent norm, we often have wind speeds around 10 mph. In order to manage ... other sources of losses that should be considered and managed. Two sources of shrink are losses during ... trailers can lead to increased losses from moisture blowing into the shed. Some of this is managed by ...

  3. Income Tax Planning…Critical for 2009???

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-11-issue-5/income-tax-planning%E2%80%A6critical-2009

    management is still an important issue that must be high on the “to-do” list as 2009 comes to a close. Why ... farm managers should also read up on the current issues to be aware of what needs to be managed.  Two ... planning options and decisions is also important.  Contact your local Extension Office for a list of ...

  4. Nuisance Bird Economics, Prevention, and Control for Livestock Farms

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-24-issue-6/nuisance-bird-economics-prevention-and-control

    commercial nuisance animal control operators, some of which may be licensed to manage bird control on ... commercial livestock farms.  The Division also has information on options for prevention of nuisance birds. ...

  5. Getting that Last Cutting of Alfalf

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-5/getting-last-cutting-alfalf

    health of the stand. Let's review what is known about fall cutting management of alfalfa. It is best ... October or early November can be an option for well-drained soils. Leave a 6-inch stubble after late fall ...

  6. Getting the Last Cutting of Alfalfa

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-5-issue-5/getting-last-cutting-alfalfa

    health of the stand. In this article, we will review what is known about fall cutting management of ... October or early November can be an option for well-drained soils. Leave a 6-inch stubble after late fall ...

  7. Corn Silage Price, Processing, Performance, and Preparation

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-25-issue-4/corn-silage-price-processing-performance-and

    Jason Hartschuh, Extension Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State ... manager as the gate keeper to make sure the particle length and kernel processing is correct and adjusted ... required.  Prior to buying standing corn, evaluate these options for alternative forages:  1) Plant a fall or ...

  8. Late Summer Establishment of Perennial Forages

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-22-issue-4/late-summer-establishment-perennial-forages

    such as marestail, creates a very difficult situation with no effective control options, so tillage is ... probably a better choice in those situations.   Post-emergence herbicide options exist for alfalfa to ... Butyrac (2,4-DB), bromoxynil, Pursuit or Raptor are the primary herbicide options for winter annual ...

  9. People

    https://dairy.osu.edu/people

    Genetics  and Herd Management Shaun Wellert   (330) 287-1352 Animal Health and Management Haley Zynda (330) ... 462-6321 Herd Management County and Field Specialist Personnel:  Glen Arnold (419) 235-4724 Extension Field ... Specialist,  Agriculture and Natural Resources Manure Nutrient Management Systems Lee Beers (330) 638-6783 ...

  10. Resources

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            Many different management areas exist on dairy farms. Crop management. including ... sufficient supply available for all of the livestock on the farm. Management of facilities, herd health, the ... Management of the feeding program is a daily function and is a major contributor to the performance of the ...

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