Determining the fertilizer value of manure
Laboratory analysis provides the best means of determining manure's true value. Local Ohio State University extension offices can help you find a lab.
Farm management requires teamwork
Learn how to develop a team-oriented grazing plan to manage your pastures better.
What to do with compacted pastures?
Compaction can ultimately lead to increased drought and disease susceptibility of plants, even when it appears there is standing water in a field.
Lyme disease isn’t always easily detectable
Marcus McCartney hopes his firsthand description of symptoms caused by Lyme disease may help readers who have been suffering from an unknown illness.
Ryegrass staggers affects unusual number of animals in Ohio
Ryegrass staggers is usually reported in Australia and New Zealand, but Ohio is near or at the top of cited cases within the United States. Find out why.
The ups and downs of 2021
Has 2021 been a great year for farmers? Some parts, yes, and others, no, Sandy Smith explains in this week's All About Grazing Column.
Know your options before you raise hay next season
Learn more about the cost-effectiveness of raising hay by deciding whether to skip fertilizer, use an alternative, buy fertilizer or not raise hay at all.
Big decisions: What are a small farm’s options?
In this week's All About Grazing column, Dan Lima reminds us of some farm management considerations we should examine before the end of 2021.
Match nutrient intake to the production cycle
Consider the quality of available feed during your calving season. Aligning breeding season with times when better feed is available could save you money.
Reduce forage loss during winter feeding
Feeding hay is expensive — if you waste it, you lose money. Consider these tips to minimize waste during feeding.
