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.
How best to utilize your fertilizer dollars
The cost to fertilize pastures will be much greater this year. Learn how to prioritize soil amendments and minimize the money you spend on your pastures.
Doing maintenance now will save you critical time
Going through each piece of equipment we utilize for making hay now will make sure that it will function to the highest level of efficiency.
Time to look at those grazing plans
Now is the time to start thinking about adjusting grazing management plans and evaluating results from past decisions.
Time to measure and manage winter forages before it is too late
It's time to take inventory of remaining hay supplies to make sure there is enough until pastures green up regardless of what weather conditions occur.
Keep livestock protected in extreme cold
There are a few precautions we can take to keep livestock protected during frigid winter temperatures.
