Stockpiling has risks when high costs
Stockpiling fescue and orchardgrass is generally considered an economical way to extend the grazing season and cut feed costs.
Quick, where are your livestock now?
Where are your livestock now? You are probably wondering what kind of question is that. Of course, we hope they're still in the field we put them into last.
Grazing is great, but it can be better
We hear and see many reasons for improving our grazing practices. Reasons. Over the last several years, the federal government has also chosen to support and encourage grazing through the use of government programs.
Use foresight when fertilizing fields
Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
Thinking ahead to grazing season issues
Our January weather here in Ohio has been quite pleasant compared with the cold December we experienced.
Winter supplementation depends on variations in forage quality and growth
Forage can provide most of the nutritional requirements of a beef herd during the fall and winter. The challenge becomes the management of supplement due to variations in forage quality and growth.
Winter feeding and supplementation: Are you effectively controlling costs?
Undoubtedly, winter feeding practices of livestock varies from farm to farm as much or more than any other feeding period the entire year.
Test your forage for four reasons
As we have experienced this year, forage quantity is drastically down as a result of dry conditions.
Grazing during a drought, preparing for fall
August is the time Ohio producers should begin stockpiling feed for their animals winter needs.
Stockpiling means to accumulate forages that will be harvested by grazing livestock at a later time.
Prepare a pasture with these tips
Late summer is an excellent time to establish forages.
The following steps will assist producers in successful renovation and establishment of grass fields and legumes.
