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.
Know the ins and outs of feeding baleage
OSU Extension Field Specialist Jason Hartschuh provides tips for feeding baleage instead of dry hay to livestock.
Reduce loss when storing bales outside
How we store hay makes a difference in the potential for winter forage losses. Learn how to minimize your losses.
Will you have enough hay for the winter?
Now is great time to assess if you have enough hay for the winter, as well as consider other things you can do to make sure you have enough feed for winter.
Just how poisonous is pokeweed?
Pokeweed can be found in the eastern half of the United States, invading reduced-tillage fields. It's poisonous to humans, livestock and pets.
Pasture risk management decisions for dry weather
Farmers should keep long-term pasture management objectives in mind as they deal with drought conditions across the Midwest and nearby regions of the U.S.
How to manage pastures in dry conditions
While we can’t control when, where, or the amount of rainfall, there are management practices you can take to minimize damage to pastures.
