Don’t fret if your hay supply isn’t the best, some tips on supplementing it
here are several ways to supplement and extend the existing hay for the winter season.
Tips for handling wet hay
Storing hay in a wet year requires a lot of care.
Nitrogen management for winter annual cereal grain forages
While it's too early to apply nitrogen fertilizer, now is the time to plan, according to Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh.
It takes nutrients to grow forage
Proper soil nutrients are required for forage plants to maximize growth. Data indicates our forage plants use 20+ elements to live and grow. All...
Oats can be a good alternative forage
Oats are a good crop to consider as an alternative forage because of its flexibility as a feed, yield potential and low-cost establishment.
Still trying to finish my grazing list
Take this time of year to evaluate whether all of your planning and preparation has paid off or if you still have some work to do.
How I use watergates on my cattle farm
In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Tips to keep in mind for small ruminant pasture management
How many goats can I stock per acre of pasture? I’ve increased my pasture rotation to 30 days, how much will this reduce the...
How to manage for multiflora rose and other woody shrubs
Knocking back woody perennials like multiflora rose takes effort. Proactive weed management is really the best approach in any pasture or fence line.
