Tag: forages
Considering pasture plant growth to meet animal needs
Knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology and understanding the forage life cycle can help farmers manage pasture growth for animal needs.
Preparing for winter – livestock supplemental feeding basics
Ohio State University Extension educator Erika Lyon discusses how to prepare forgages for livestock for upcoming fall and winter season.
Grazing management strategies focus on issue identification
Thoughtful management will allow managers to help control weeds by making sure the desired forages have a healthy competitive advantage.
Ohio State University Extension offers Forages for Horses virtual course
Beginning Aug. 30, Ohio State University Extension will be offering Forages for Horses — a virtual course for equine managers.
What does money smell like?
Dairy cows have a distinct smell, producing both high-quality dairy products for consumers and high-quality manure to be spread on forage fields.
Winter annual cereal grain forages success starts now
Winter annual forages can be a very economic feed for cows and heifers. The four most common winter annuals are rye, triticale, wheat and barley.
What’s your baled forage worth?
Yields have been good for baled forage in northeast Ohio. However, all costs should be considered before putting a price on extra hay.
Annual forages can supplement perennial forage production
Livestock producers have many annual forage options to supplement perennial forage production throughout the year to best serve their nutrient needs.
Time to measure and manage winter forages before it is too...
It's time to take inventory of remaining hay supplies to make sure there is enough until pastures green up regardless of what weather conditions occur.
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.
