Saturday, April 20, 2024
All About Grazing

All About Grazing

If you’re like me, it doesn’t take you long to count the number of hay bales you have remaining for this year’s winter feed.

The start of the growing season is a good time to reflect on the characteristics of successful graziers.
winter barn

Winter always seems like a slower time, but farm and grazing management never take a break. Make sure you've got your best foot forward this spring.
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.

Our January weather here in Ohio has been quite pleasant compared with the cold December we experienced.

Corn harvest continues across the state and for every bushel harvested there is between 14 to 16 pounds of corn residue dry matter left...
guy reeling in fence

During the heat of the summer, it is very important not to overgraze cool-season grasses. Learn more about maintaining pastures in hot, dry weather.

Ohio State University Extension's Jordan Penrose walks readers through managing pastures for the best calving outcomes.

Frost seeding of legumes in February and early March can be used to improve pasture quality and yield.
cattle in a pasture

The grazing management system on your farm should focus on both the animals and the plants.