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  1. Water Usage on Dairy Farms

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-8-issue-1/water-usage-dairy-farms

    technology and the quantity of water used on a dairy farm. One of the first approaches to dealing with water ... Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University As we always say ... risks are being addressed. Therefore, we must constantly monitor water quality and quantity on dairy ...

  2. Using Soil Tests Phosphorus Results to Identify Agronomic and Conservation Needs

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2020-30/using-soil-tests-phosphorus-results-identify-agronomic-and

    water quality. Fields with Soil Test Phosphorus (STP) levels two to three times higher than the ... inches of rainfall. Use the Ohio P risk index, field scale hydrology/water quality models, or monitoring ... quality impacts?” is a common question I have from farmers looking to improve yield yet are concerned ...

  3. Increase Forage Production and Boost Profits with Livestock Grazing School

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/increase-forage-production-and-boost-profits-livestock-grazing-school

    production per acre, thereby increasing farm profits; and it improves water and forage quality. And the best ... September 15, 2010 SARDINIA, Ohio – Increase your profits, improve forage production practices and ... sponsored by Ohio State University Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be held ...

  4. Compost Bedded Pack Dairy Barns in Ohio

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-15-issue-1/compost-bedded-pack-dairy-barns-ohio

    Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University Most Ohio dairy ... high costs associated with transport of manure that is up to 90% water.  For dairy farms to remain ... last several years. The Ohio State University (OSU) and the University of Kentucky have conducted ...

  5. No-Till Integral in Ethanol-Based Corn Production

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/no-till-integral-ethanol-based-corn-production

    quality of the soil and minimizes the amount of water pollutants leaving the farm as runoff. "If ... agricultural technique. Randall Reeder, an Ohio State University Extension agricultural engineer, said that ... fertilizers. Water use efficiency is also improved because crop residue on the soil surface reduces ...

  6. Transitioning of Herds to Automatic Milking Systems

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-20-issue-5/transitioning-herds-automatic-milking-systems

    the dairy farms in Ohio have the AMS. The vendors are primarily Lely and DeLaval, with one farm now ... The Ohio State University             Interest in the use of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues ... 2140 dairy farms in Ohio and 52 farms with AMS, with about 143 AMS on Ohio farms. Thus, about 2.4% of ...

  7. Overholt Drainage School-Session 2

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/events/overholt-drainage-school-session-2

    USDA-NRCS, USDA-ARS, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Defiance SWCD, Ohio Land Improvement Contractors ... improvement contractors, soil and water conservation technicians, farmers, engineers, consultants, ... Systems, with emphasis on Water Management and Water Quality.  Instructors include Land-Grant University ...

  8. Improve Soil Quality with New OSU Extension Tool

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/improve-soil-quality-new-osu-extension-tool

    combined a wealth of fact-based information and Ohio research on soil quality in one resource tool," ... May 29, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Healthy soils means healthy plants, and a new Ohio State University ... Extension educational tool is now available to aid users in improving soil quality to boost crop ...

  9. 2018 Dairy Farm Business Summary Now Available

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-21-issue-6/2018-dairy-farm-business-summary-now-available

    analysis program for the first time.  In all, 20 farms, 19 conventionally and one organically managed, ... Dianne Shoemaker, Field Specialist, Dairy Production Economics, Ohio State University Extension ... completed the analysis.  These farms are located in 11 counties across Ohio, but mainly concentrated in the ...

  10. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO KEEP PHOSPHORUS ON THE FIELD

    https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2014-28/best-management-practices-keep-phosphorus-field

    maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality. Phosphorous Rate, ... Application and Timing Avoid overloading soils.  Soil test and follow tri-state fertilizer recommendations. ... Increasing the water infiltration by reducing compaction and improving soil structure increase water ...

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