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US Dairy Herds and Policy and the 2022 Census of Agriculture
current dairy policy play in the post-2017 consolidation?” Dairy Farms: According to the 2022 Census, ... from low returns to producing milk is much more acute for smaller herds, as the larger percent decline ... size. The difference between year-to-year change in feed cost and total cost per cwt has been minimal for ...
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2024 Hardin County Horse Banquet
https://hardin.osu.edu/news/2024-hardin-county-horse-banquet
Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 5:30 pm for a silent auction to raise funds for the ... banquet. The menu for the Horse Banquet will include a Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, side ... at 419-679-0110 or Laura Gossard at 567-674-3421 for more information or to donate door prizes for ...
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Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage
Stands should be assessed carefully during spring green-up for concerns, such as heaving and crown and ... grasses and clover to extend the production of the forage for a few years. Another option is terminating ... University Extension Spring is here and now is a great time to walk fields and note how the forages faired. ...
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Office Closed April 8th
https://hardin.osu.edu/news/office-closed-april-8th
The Hardin County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, April 8th, 2024 for the Solar ... Eclipse. A voice mail can be left at 419.674.2297 and we will return to the office on Tuesday. ...
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Legacy Dinner Auctions Raise $3,270 To Support 4-H Programs
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/legacy-dinner-auctions-raise-3270-support-4-h-programs
on The Ohio State University Wooster Campus a total of over 120 guests came to enjoy to the evening ... out the 4-H pledge and the FFA Creed. Learning what it means to serve your community with your head, ... Producers, followed by our Gold and Silver Sponsors whom combined donated $5,000 to our Wayne County 4-H ...
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Why Do Cows Bunch?
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/why-do-cows-bunch
a truly amazing nature sight to behold in person. The catch is exhilarating to watch, but not for the ... create opportunities for cows to bunch up, especially during hot weather. Summary Dairy ... we can all enjoy. As a dairy farmer, take time now to get the barns in order for summer time. Keep ...
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Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins, and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
$3.10/lb, respectively. The rising price of milk fat continues to negatively impact protein price. For this ... issue, the Class III future for April is $15.72/cwt, returning in May to $16.35/cwt. Nutrient Prices It ... cows, or for profitability changes related to culling cows. Table 1. Prices of dairy nutrients for Ohio ...
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Current Dairy Industry Outlook and Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
demand for butter products lead to a 68 million pound import increase in January 2024 over January 2023. ... product to look for areas to improve cost control. Now is also a good time to review your cost of ... production for 2024 and improve your cost controls as you can begin to project home-grown feed costs for the ...
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Disease Prevention: Making the Most of Your Spring (and every day) Cleaning Practices
disinfection practices on any given day. Some things are difficult to control, for example, temperature and ... standpoint. Intermittent cleaning (for example, weekly or monthly) allows bacteria to establish biofilms. ... “slime". They are extremely resistant to disinfection and can persist in environments for a long time, ...
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Using Dairy Manure with Newly Planted Corn and Soybeans
Glen Arnold, Extension Field Specialist for Manure Nutrient Management, The Ohio State University ... dairy manure to newly planted corn and soybeans. Applying dairy manure to fields after crops are planted ... adding moisture to the soil that can enhance crop germination and emergence, especially if the weather ...