Management intensive grazing is first step for increased profit
Management intensive grazing is thought to be one of the best ways to maximize grazing capacity. Find out if it's a profitable strategy for your operation.
Scout like Joe for spotted knapweed
Ohio State Extension educator Christine Gelley remembers a recently deceased client as a diligent spotted knapweed scouter and urges readers to be like Joe.
Get weeds under control early
If herbicides are what you need to tackle a problem, consider the temperature and timing and their impact on the product you are using.
Time for pasture ‘spring cleaning’
Walking fence lines, inspecting for weak spots, finding weed stands, setting up rotational grazing patterns and more will help get your pastures ready.
Set your 2022 grazing goals
What are your grazing goals for this year? One obtainable goal to keep in mind is proper management of your pastures.
Mixing it up in the pasture
Having a mixed stand, whether for hay or pasture, has several benefits. Including legumes can reduce nitrogen needs for the field.
Shoo fly: Now is the time to think fly control
As farm managers think about options for fly control on pasture during the summer months, consider several options and combinations.
Improving pastures with improved seed is worth the cost
Learn how to determine whether reseeding or overseeding might be the answer to improving your pasture.
Asian longhorned tick suspected in cattle deaths in southeast Ohio
There are a lot of unknowns with the invasive Asian longhorned tick. However, some evidence has suggested they could be a new threat to cattle producers.
Now that winter is almost over, what is your herd eating?
The difference between producers that have had continued success and the ones who have struggled, will come down to feed and nutrition management.
