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  1. 'We are continuing to look for best management practices' to improve water quality

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/we-are-continuing-look-for-best-management-practices-improve-water-quality

    the potential for harmful algal blooms," he said.    "We have to balance protecting water ... With harmful algal blooms forecast to have increased this summer in western Lake Erie, experts ... with CFAES are continuing to work with farmers statewide to offer steps that agriculture can take to ...

  2. TRAINING DAIRY FARM WORKERS

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-3-issue-1/training-dairy-farm-workers

    don't have time to prepare" or "I know this job so well I don't need to think about how ... are to know or be able to do at the conclusion of the training. Does the new milker need to know how ... to do preventive maintenance on the milking equipment? Does the tractor driver need to know how do ...

  3. Hydrangea School

    https://miami.osu.edu/events/hydrangea-school

    give you a blooming chart to show you how to have hydrangea blooms from May though October to beautify ... a climbing one! We’ll simplify the way you think about hydrangeas and give you a chart to use when choosing ...

  4. Bring on the Heat

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-24-issue-3/bring-heat

    University Extension With warm weather on the forecast, it is time to start thinking about heat stress and ... its impacts on your dairy cattle. Just as we have our comfortable temperatures in which we keep our ... homes in the summer or winter, dairy cows are the same. They have upper and lower critical temperatures, ...

  5. Winter Calf Management

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-21-issue-6/winter-calf-management

    below the lower critical temperature of 50⁰F, calves need extra energy to stay warm. At times during ... the back leg when lying down. As temperatures continue to fall, adding calf jackets to help keep ... Calf jacket material should be breathable with a water resistant shell. It is recommended that ...

  6. Getting In

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/admissions/future-freshmen/getting-in

    Choosing a college can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Follow five easy steps ... community options. We will be able to keep in touch with you about other special opportunities. If admitted ... you need to complete requirements for the Professional Golf Management major). Get Credit Learn about ...

  7. Coming in 2014: Managing Dairy Employees More Effectively Farm Assessment

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-15-issue-6/coming-2014-managing-dairy-employees-more

    like these? How would your employees answer the same questions?  Getting work done on dairy farms today ... cows. How can you do a better job managing people and therefore your cows? A good first step is knowing ... about problems? Does management treat all employees fairly? How would you as a manager answer questions ...

  8. Farmland Succession Workshop

    https://miami.osu.edu/events/estate-planning

    needs. Topics to be covered: •How to start the Farm Transition process •How to expand your farm estate ... for your heirs without estate tax inclusion •How to set up a grain hauling operation to minimize legal ... you with the information and resources you need to get started on and continue on the path to ...

  9. New lab to help fight the (algae-fueled) battle of Lake Erie

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/new-lab-help-fight-the-algae-fueled-battle-lake-erie

    nuisance algal blooms, which are unattractive and may have a negative impact on tourism and water quality, ... Cyanobacteria bloom when there is an excess of nutrients in warm water: freshwater HABs are generally caused by ... Algae and Water Quality Lab, housed in the Stone Lab Research Building and slated to open later this ...

  10. A Farm Advisory Team Can Help You Succeed

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-24-issue-5/farm-advisory-team-can-help-you-succeed

    facilitator needs to summarize the discussion, reference notes they have taken, and identify next steps.  The ... and is well organized.  The role of the facilitator is to guide discussion, keep the team focused on ... all the members together at the same time.    After you have developed your list of goals and ...

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