Spring is pasture improvement time
Now is the time to start planning how to make the most out of our grass crop in our pastures.
How to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures
Fall is an ideal time to collect soil samples, evaluate nutrient levels and develop a management plan to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures.
Poisonous plants: What’s the risk to livestock?
Every year I get questions from livestock owners regarding poisonous plants; either for identification or for information on how to manage around a known poisonous plant.
Pastures and pipelines: Projects are not as simple as you think
The scope of a pipeline company's activities may impact your farm operation for a long time to come. Don't rush anything, and get it in writing! Tips for landowners.
Be aware of spring grazing dangers
It is tempting to look out into the pasture, see a field of green, and let the animals out to start grazing, but there are two types of danger to consider.
Feed them right: Proper nutrition vital for beef cows during winter months
Feeding beef cattle during the winter can be a challenging experience if being profitable is one of your goals. Proper nutrition is a key...
To weed, or not to weed
Learn how to weigh the benefits of certain plants to the ecosystem against the risks to develop a weed management program in grazing and hay systems.
How to rid infected tall fescue
The recommended strategy for eradication of infected tall fescue is called spray-smother-spray. It's most effective when used over a period of about a year.
The past, present and future of forage
Ohio State Extension educator Chris Penrose looks back over his career, noting the improvements in the forage industry over the past 35 years, in his last All About Grazing column.
Silvopasture: Can livestock production really coexist with trees?
Silvopasture is the integration of trees and grazing livestock on the same land. Learn how to manage your pastures for both livestock and timber production.
