Friday, April 19, 2024
cattle in pasture

The cost to fertilize pastures will be much greater this year. Learn how to prioritize soil amendments and minimize the money you spend on your pastures.
hay rake

Going through each piece of equipment we utilize for making hay now will make sure that it will function to the highest level of efficiency.
snowy pasture

Now is the time to start thinking about adjusting grazing management plans and evaluating results from past decisions. 
hay bales

It's time to take inventory of remaining hay supplies to make sure there is enough until pastures green up regardless of what weather conditions occur.

There are a few precautions we can take to keep livestock protected during frigid winter temperatures.
Spreading manure

Laboratory analysis provides the best means of determining manure's true value. Local Ohio State University extension offices can help you find a lab.
cow grazing

Learn how to develop a team-oriented grazing plan to manage your pastures better.
mud

Compaction can ultimately lead to increased drought and disease susceptibility of plants, even when it appears there is standing water in a field. 
tick up close

Marcus McCartney hopes his firsthand description of symptoms caused by Lyme disease may help readers who have been suffering from an unknown illness.
Crimson clover & annual ryegrass cover crop allen dean farms

Ryegrass staggers is usually reported in Australia and New Zealand, but Ohio is near or at the top of cited cases within the United States. Find out why.