Month: November 2024

BEEF Cattle Letter: November 20

Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1422 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

Feed and ensuring adequate feed resources through winter and into spring are still at or near the top of most cattlemen concerns.

Articles this week include:

  • Winter Feeding Beef Cows on Pasture
  • Drought Damaged Pasture; What’s next?
  • Rethinking High-Risk Stocker Calf Management
  • Hay Supply is Likely Up, but Winter Feed Costs Still Matter
  • Pasture and Range Conditions Review

Newsletter release by Stan Smith, OSU Extension ANR Program Assistant, Fairfield County

New Publication Explains Trusts

Trusts are often an important component of a farm succession plan. But there are two primary different types of trust – revocable and irrevocable. A revocable trust often meets most needs and can be the preferred choice for flexibility. However, in cases where enhanced asset protection or estate tax management is necessary, an irrevocable trust may be more suitable. Occasionally, a combination of both types may be needed for optimal results.

Learn more here.

C.O.R.N. Newsletter: November 19-24

In this edition of the C.O.R.N. Newsletter:

  • Drought Slowly Eases Across the State, Aaron Wilson
  • Episode 4 of Green Fields Green Dollars to dive into Nitrogen economics, Rachel Cochran and Clint Shroeder
  • Certified Crop Adviser Exam Preparation Class, Lee Beers

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

Farm Accounting with Quicken Workshops

Financial record keeping is critical for farm businesses. At a minimum, the records support completion of the annual income tax forms and documents. Having accurate and accessible data makes tax time smoother and less stressful.

Record keeping can Do More Than a Tax Return. Records can be utilized to manage critical farm input expenses, calculate cost of production, allocate income and expense to each farm enterprise, farm or field location, build reports that describe the farm finances in real-time, and lead to stronger financial documents such as the annual balance sheet and income statement.

Is it time to re-evaluate how the farm keeps financial records? If so, OSU Extension is pleased to be offering five Farm Accounting Workshops with Quicken across Ohio this winter. These workshops will be held at: Continue reading Farm Accounting with Quicken Workshops →

BEEF Cattle Letter: November 13

Four new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1421 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

Throughout much of the summer and extending into Fall, countless numbers of lawn owners and some pasture managers told me their grass was dead. Perhaps so, or perhaps not . . . this week Christine Gelley explains.

Articles this week include:

  • Is the grass dead or dormant?
  • How will the election results impact the cattle markets?
  • A Closer Look at the Replacement Female Market: Change in Price and Volume
  • Is Anyone Keeping Heifers?

Newsletter release by Stan Smith, OSU Extension ANR Program Assistant, Fairfield County

BEEF Cattle Letter: November 6

Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1420 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

This week it’s more about managing the impact of drought into the foreseeable future.

Articles this week include:

  • Are the Winds of Change Still Blowing?
  • “Normal” vs “Average” weather; The impact on forages
  • Coping with Low Precipitation
  • Feeder Cattle Futures Prices
  • Focus on the now, not the next cycle

Newsletter release by Stan Smith, OSU Extension ANR Program Assistant, Fairfield County

Registration Open: Ohio Maple Days 2024, December 6 and 7

Registration is now open for Ohio Maple Days 2024. 

Where: Ashland University Convocation Center, 638 Jefferson St, Ashland, OH 44805

When: December 6, 10 am to 3 pm and December 7, 8:30 am to 4 pm

Friday December 6th we will be offering a workshop on transition and estate planning featuring Ohio State University’s own David Marrison and Robert Moore.  While this workshop is a part of Ohio Maple Days it is open to any landowner who wants to participate.  Registration is available here

Saturday December 7th is a day for everything maple.  Topics this year include an expert panel on filtering, cost share programs, managing a timber sale, marketing for producers and a grading and tasting session to name a few.  Visit with vendors and enjoy a maple themed lunch.  Registration is available here.

C.O.R.N. Newsletter, November 5-11

In this edition of the C.O.R.N. Newsletter:

  • 2024 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials: Yield Results for all Trial Locations, Laura Lindsey and Allen Geyer
  • Certified Crop Advisor Professional Development Online Course, Nic Baumer and Laura Lindsey
  • 2024 Regional Weeds Univeristy, Sarah Noggle and Alyssa Essman
  • Registration Open: Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop, Bruce Clevenger

C.O.R.N. Newsletter is a summary of crop observations, related information, and appropriate recommendations for Ohio crop producers and industry. C.O.R.N. Newsletter is produced by the Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team, state specialists at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). C.O.R.N. Newsletter questions are directed to Extension and OARDC state specialists and associates at Ohio State.

Are you prepared in the case of a home or farm emergency?

During a recent conversation with some of the fine folks with the Lorain County Emergency Management Agency, I got to discuss the county’s preparedness in the event of emergencies related to agriculture. There is never a bad time to ensure you have plans and procedures in place and that your family, friends, employees, or otherwise are all aware of these plans and procedures in the event of an incident.

At home, our emergency plans may be straightforward, but it is still good to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of different types of emergencies. For example, where to go in the event of a severe storm or tornado, what your evacuation routes are in the event of a fire, does everyone know how to contact 911, and who needs to be contacted in addition to 911? Organizations like the American Red Cross and others provide tips on putting together emergency plans and what to consider when discussing these sorts of things with your family.

On the farm, you will likely need to include more detail than in an emergency plan for your home. Here are some tips on things to include in a farm emergency plan. Continue reading Are you prepared in the case of a home or farm emergency? →

BEEF Cattle Letter: October 30

Four new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1419 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

In drought conditions the conductivity between an animal and the ground for an electric fence is reduced, thus reducing the effectiveness of the electric fencing system. This week Dean Kreager discusses sufficiently grounding electric fence, even during drought conditions.

Articles this week include:

  • Drought related fencing issues
  • Warm Season Native Grasses; A drought resistant forage?
  • What are the opportunities associated with producing Waygu beef?
  • On-feed Inventory Remains Steady with No Sign of Significant Heifer Retention

Newsletter release by Stan Smith, OSU Extension ANR Program Assistant, Fairfield County