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Dairy Outlook

Dairy Outlook

“In the month of September, the ending Class III milk price was $23.42/cwt. September’s milk butterfat and protein prices were $3.56 and 2.18/lb, respectively. Butterfat remained about the same as it did in the previous month, only increasing $0.02/lb, while protein...

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Corn Yield Forecasts

Corn Yield Forecasts

“The last USDA Crop Progress & Condition report…indicated that 96% of Ohio's corn acreage was at the dented stage (R5), 70% of corn was mature (R6), and 16% was harvested for grain. All of last week’s progress was well ahead of 2023 and the 5-year average for this...

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B Vitamins in Dairy Cattle Nutrition

B Vitamins in Dairy Cattle Nutrition

“B-vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that are essential nutrients for the metabolism of mammals. Ruminants, like dairy cattle, are provided B vitamins by their rumen microbes. Since the rumen microbes provide B vitamins to the animal, they are not supplemented in...

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Dairy Outlook

“In the month of September, the ending Class III milk price was $23.42/cwt. September’s milk butterfat and protein prices were $3.56 and 2.18/lb, respectively. Butterfat remained about the same as it did in the previous month, only increasing $0.02/lb, while protein...

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Corn Yield Forecasts

“The last USDA Crop Progress & Condition report…indicated that 96% of Ohio's corn acreage was at the dented stage (R5), 70% of corn was mature (R6), and 16% was harvested for grain. All of last week’s progress was well ahead of 2023 and the 5-year average for this...

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B Vitamins in Dairy Cattle Nutrition

“B-vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that are essential nutrients for the metabolism of mammals. Ruminants, like dairy cattle, are provided B vitamins by their rumen microbes. Since the rumen microbes provide B vitamins to the animal, they are not supplemented in...

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Youth in Agriculture Presentation Scheduled

Today’s youth is the Future of Agriculture. Join Caden Buschur, Darke County Extension, ANR Educator, at the Worch Memorial Public Library at 790 Center St. in Versailles on Oct. 17 at 4 pm to discover careers available in the field of agriculture. He will discuss...

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Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Join Caden Buschur, Extension Educator, at the Greenville Public Library at 520 Sycamore St. in Greenville on Oct. 10 at 1 pm as he presents the benefits and potential challenges of cover crops. He will discuss which cover crops are best for your garden and how to go...

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Weather Update

“Ohioans have been waiting a long time for the arrival of tropical moisture to help ease and reverse long-term drought conditions in the state. On Friday, September 27, 2024, a little too much of a good thing arrived with the name Helene.” Dr. Aaron Wilson shares the...

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Reflecting on the Past, Present, and Future of Dairy Farming

“Step back in time and reminisce about what has happened the past 50 years with dairy cows and learn how to progress into the future.” It’s no surprise that dairy cows are more productive now than they had been in the past, but it is fascinating to look at the details...

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Practicing Creative Grazing for Sheep and Cattle

“I still have both sheep and cows, and I often ask myself why. The answer is that sometimes a flerd is better. The cattle focus most of their grazing on grasses, legumes, a few random forbs, and some tree leaves within reach while the sheep most often prefer forbs and...

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Pod Shatter in Soybean

“In Episode 27, we are in the field with Dr. Laura Lindsey, Extension State Specialist for Soybean Production, discussing soybean pod shattering.” The latest Battle for the Belt episode focuses on soybean pod shatter with Dr. Laura Lindsey, and also provides an update...

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National Nematode Day

“Awareness is the first step toward effective management. The SCN Coalition emphasizes the importance of identifying whether SCN is present in your fields and knowing your numbers. The promotions for National Nematode Day aim to keep SCN top of mind for farmers and...

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Footbath Practices to Prevent Lameness in Dairy Cattle

“Whether you are milking cows in a traditional parlor or through an automated milking system, a cow's locomotion is important… Barn hygiene practices, such as preventative hoof trimming and regular alley scrapping, are critical for hoof health, but these practices...

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The Miracle of Agriculture

Agriculture has been the foundation of human civilization for thousands of years, transforming the way societies live, work, and thrive. From the humble beginnings of subsistence farming to the advanced, mechanized systems we have today, agriculture is truly a...

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Five Facts About Agriculture That Will Make You Think Twice

Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization, but how much do we really know about it? These surprising facts might just make you think twice about the food on your plate and the people who grow it. 1. Agriculture Uses 70% of the World’s Freshwater Water is a...

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Five Awesome Things You Can Learn From Studying Farming

Farming isn’t just about planting seeds and waiting for crops to grow. It’s a rich, complex discipline that teaches invaluable lessons applicable to many areas of life. Whether you’re thinking about starting a farm, curious about sustainable living, or simply...

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