Thursday, April 18, 2024
Holstein dairy cows grazing

OSU Extension educator Dirk Dempsey shares his grazing wish list and details strategies farmers can use for management-intensive grazing.
cattle in the snow

Ohio State University Extension educator Jordan Penrose shares tips for improving and maintaining pastures during the winter.
Horse eating hay

Ohio State University Extension educator Sandra Trushel recommends different ways to save money on hay for horses like using round bale feeders.
snowy pasture

OSU Extension educator Ted Wiseman considers various bale feeder options to help beef cattle producers make informed decisions for their operations.
hay field

Feeding hay can be expensive. OSU Extension educator Garth Ruff recommends various strategies to reduce hay feeding costs.
cows on pasture , dairy, farm bill,

Dan Lima discusses how to use legumes effectively and what legumes to use for the best results.
Soil sampling

Now that the grass growth is slowing down, it's an ideal time to take soil samples if you want to test your soil health.
forage oats

Take some time to develop a grazing contingency plan. It can make a stressful time more manageable.
corn field partially harvested

Clifton Martin discusses ways to take advantage of grazing opportunities in October like grazing cornstalk residue or fodder.
Bale grazing

OSU Extension educator, Christine Gelley, discusses the considerations for implementing bale grazing.