Tag: farm management
Ensure healthy and productive forage crops in 2022
Now is a good time to consider management strategies for the remainder of the year that will ensure healthy and productive forage crops in 2022.
Time and change: As fall arrives, prepare operations for winter
It is not too early to start thinking about things we need to do on the dairy farm this fall to be prepared for winter.
Read labels, consider type of weed when controlling weeds
Before spraying, it may be helpful do some investigation into what contributed to weed establishment and consider your pasture management techniques.
Managing forage stands damaged by fall armyworm
A severe fall armyworm outbreak developed across Ohio and neighboring states. FInd out what to do if your hayfields have been affected.
Different autumn weeds require different tactics
Weeds can get a strong foothold in the fall. Learn how to manage poison hemlock, spotted knapweed, common ragweed and chicory in your pastures.
Lessons learned from dog days of summer
A deep dive into a cow's production data to determine who has better genetics to manage heat stress can have long-term benefits.
Examining dairy production revenue, expenses and returns
Ohio State University Extension makes the Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program available to Ohio dairy farmers.
How to control foxtails in fields
Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
Bale grazing can increase nutrients in soil
Although bale grazing on pasture can lead to some wasted feed, it has a great potential to improve the forage production in the area it's implemented.
Using nutrient removal rates to improve forage
Learn more about nutrient removal rates and approaches that can be used to maintain and build adequate field fertility and calculate fertilizer needs.
