Buy hay by weight, not by bales
Recently, a local hay producer asked what hay was worth. Of course, each forage producer will have a different cost of production.After he told...
A few, not all, forages can be toxic after frost
Fall is in the air and Jack Frost will certainly arrive soon. Each year after the first hard frost, I usually answer phone calls...
Make hay when sun shines, but take steps in case weather won’t cooperate
How can farmers deal with making hay and getting it dry between rains? This is a challenge at times, but there are some proven techniques to speed drying that can help shorten the window between cutting and storing the forage.
Information for selecting forages for reseeding hay fields and pastures
This is the time of year to evaluate your hay and pasture fields to determine if they need to be reseeded. First and foremost, you need to make sure the pH and fertility is adequate for the forages you want to plant. If it is not, the new seeding could germinate then die or never produce to its potential.
The time to plant may be now
The time to plant may be now. With weather like we are having, you may think this is a crazy statement, but it is...
Managing tall fescue in pastures
Many pastures in Ohio contain tall fescue as one of the cool-season plants which make up our pasture's mix. Tall fescue is a persistent...
Can turnips really save the day?
By Chris PenroseNow that we have up most of our hay for the year, we can start to determine if there will be enough...
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.
Llamas, alpacas need good pastures
What's the best pasture mix for llamas and alpacas? They're not picky, but an Ohio State grazing expert offers tips in this week's All About Grazing column.
Start thinking: Water for livestock
Learn more about how water intake and quality is directly related to livestock size.
