Plan a winter grazing and supplementation program
One way of increasing the profit potential in the cow herd is to reduce this cost by extending the grazing season while planning the winter feed program.
Seeding and fertilizing winter annual cereal grain forages
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh provides information on seeding and fertilizing winter annual cereal grain forages.
Toxic trees can be an issue for grazers
Keep in mind that ingestion of some types of leaves can lead to toxicity problems with livestock. These include maples, oaks, black locust, buckeye and yew.
Preparing for winter – livestock supplemental feeding basics
Ohio State University Extension educator Erika Lyon discusses how to prepare forgages for livestock for upcoming fall and winter season.
There is potential for poisoning during fall grazing
Ohio State University Extension educator Jordon Penrose talks about ways to detect and prevent livestock from eating poisonous plants in the pasture.
Grazing management strategies focus on issue identification
Thoughtful management will allow managers to help control weeds by making sure the desired forages have a healthy competitive advantage.
Take forage inventory and adjust
As fall approaches, it's a good time to evaluate your forage resources and determine if you're going to have enough forage into August and beyond.
Keep your pastures productive through the fall
When the weather shifts from drought conditions to scattered storms good pasture management techniques are crucial.
Mineral supplementation on pasture
Taking the time to test your forages and matching them with a proper mineral mix can ensure good animal health and reproductive efficiency.
Summer-planted oats make ideal forage
Oats can be planted in the summer as an early fall forage for harvest or grazing. OSU Extension educator Allen Gahler explains how to maximize yields.
