Wednesday, February 4, 2026
longhorn tick

Ohio State Extension educator Timothy McDermott provides management tips for cattle operations to mitigate the impacts of the invasive longhorned tick
common groundsel

Ohio State Extension educator Heather Neikirk provides tips for managing weeds in pastures following last year's drought.
grazing cattle

Ohio State Extension educator Sandra D. Trushel offers insight into pasture stocking rates for cattle farmers.
Holstein dairy cows grazing

Ohio State Extension educator Ed brown provides tips to assess any lingering pasture damage from last year's drought in Ohio.
Angus beef cattle grazing

Ohio State University Extension educator Ted Wiseman offers insights to prevent grass tetany in cattle herds.
grazing cattle

Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff weighs the pros and cons of grazing in early spring.
FSR drought forage

Ohio State Extension educator Emily Hornberger provides valuable insights into testing grazing pastures and other forages, including hay or silage.
alfalfa field

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh provides tips for planting spring forages.
Fencing livestock out of streams

Ohio State Extension educator Catelyn Turner outlines water quality considerations for livestock and ways to ensure sustainable water management.

Early season management is important to maintain a healthy forage stand throughout the growing season and into the next.