Tag: drought
How to tailor cover crops to solve specific soil health problems
Cover crops are not one size fits all. Discover how to tailor grasses like rye and oats to reduce compaction, or plant legumes like clover and vetch to fix nitrogen. Plus, get details on the upcoming Carroll and Columbiana County soil health field day in Lisbon, Ohio.
How is the excessive rain impacting harvest? OSU expert answers
Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.
Good luck with eating that cotton sandwich
While the Trump administration rolls out the "Great American Cotton Plan" to bail out a shrinking, synthetic-dominated cotton market, U.S. wheat farmers face historic droughts and crop abandonment with little federal support. A look at the paradox in modern American farm policy.
Cover crops build resilience into Ohio farms
Don't let another dry season catch you unprepared. Carroll SWCD's Lindsay Short explains how combining no-till farming with late-summer cover crops after your wheat harvest can dramatically improve soil water retention, suppress weeds, and provide high-quality winter forage for livestock.
Is your herd well-fed or just full?
Lush pastures can be deceiving. Drought and overgrazing can lead to low-quality forage that leaves cattle full but malnourished. Learn how to spot abnormal herd behaviors, understand rumen breakdown, and use forage testing to ensure your livestock are truly well-fed.
‘I don’t go looking for trouble…’
From winter droughts to Middle East war costs and a partisan Farm Bill split, U.S. ag is facing a "perfect storm" of economic trouble in 2026, writes columnist Alan Guebert.
2026 Ag Outlook: What’s moving the needle for Ohio farmers?
As we look ahead to the 2026 season, Ohio’s agricultural community is closely watching a shifting "scoreboard" of economic indicators. From the USDA’s latest crop production estimates to the long-term drought conditions persisting in the Maumee River Basin, the start of the year has already brought significant surprises.
Is fescue toxicosis spreading north?
Is your pasture toxic? Discover how drought and overgrazing increase fescue toxicosis risks and explore proven methods like clover dilution to keep cattle safe.
Drought, rain and recovery: Navigating southeast Ohio’s rollercoaster forage year
Athens County OSU Extension's Ed Brown reviews the 2025 grazing season and offers expert tips on soil testing and pasture renovation for a productive 2026.
Pastures suffer as Ohio, Pa. see second year of drought
Back-to-back droughts in summer and a wet spring have left pastures struggling to grow, leading many farmers to dip into their hay supplies early.
