Supplementing low-quality forage
From one extreme to another, farmers have had it all.
Understanding plant growth across seasons is key to grazing
Learn to maximize your grazing rotation between seasons.
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.
Prepare a pasture with these tips
Late summer is an excellent time to establish forages.
The following steps will assist producers in successful renovation and establishment of grass fields and legumes.
What is a pasture worth?
What is a pasture worth? A pasture is like a house, crop field or anything else being rented, and is worth what someone is willing to pay.
Is your livestock’s water reducing profit?
Limiting water intake reduces animal performance quicker and more drastically than any other nutrient deficiency.
Calibrating a grain or seed drill
Drills are a popular and effective way to establish crops that can be seeded in closely spaced rows, such as forage crops.
Might be time for endophyte test
Ryegrass can contain toxic levels of endophyte, says Dave Barker, this week's columnist.
Stockpiling has risks when high costs
Stockpiling fescue and orchardgrass is generally considered an economical way to extend the grazing season and cut feed costs.
What to watch for with Asian longhorned ticks and Theileria in Ohio in 2024
Ohio State Extension educator Timothy McDermott talks when and what to look at for when it comes to Asian longhorn ticks and Theileria in Ohio.
