Tag: forages
Year-end reflection for forage managers: pastures, hay quality & lessons learned
Reflect on pasture performance, hay quality, winter readiness, and farm stress after a challenging year for Ohio forage managers. Learn lessons to plan ahead.
Taking a look at the new alfalfa for dairy cows
Is alfalfa still essential in dairy rations? Learn how low-lignin alfalfa, harvest management, and forage economics impact milk production and ROI.
Commit to being a forage manager first
Shift from livestock producer to forage manager, writes T.J. Wells, from Ohio State University Extension - Washington County. Use soil testing, rotational grazing and strategic rest to build deep roots and productive pastures.
Management options for thin new alfalfa stands
Wet springs and dry summers made 2025 a tough year for new alfalfa stands. Learn how to assess poor emergence, manage autotoxicity and plan resiliently.
Planting challenges for forages and small grains
Dry weather and drought are challenging Ohio forage and wheat planting for the second year in a row. Farmers face tough choices as planting windows close.
Time to revisit stockpiled forage
Stockpiled forages can extend grazing into winter, reduce feed costs and improve efficiency, but success depends on timing, species choice and weather.
Spotty rains lead to spotty hay quality in eastern Ohio
Hay loses quality and nutrients during curing; forage analysis helps farmers manage unpredictable losses and improve feed value for livestock.
The importance of forage testing
Ohio State Extension educator Emily Hornberger provides valuable insights into testing grazing pastures and other forages, including hay or silage.
Seed forages in early spring to fill shortfalls
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh provides tips for planting spring forages.
Now is the perfect time for a feed supply check up
As you reflect on the year ahead, have you accurately accounted for your forage supply? Learn how to start making assessments.
