Tag: grazing
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.
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.
Winter is the most valuable time of year for conservation
Winter is not the off-season for conservation. Learn how cover crops, soil microbes, stockpile grazing and off-season planning boost success for spring.
Do you have a grazing exit plan?
Learn when and how to end your grazing season to protect pasture health, store plant energy for winter and ensure strong regrowth next spring.
Appreciating ag in other places while on vacation
Ohio State Extension educator Sandra D. Trushel explores how geography shapes livestock management and challenges in Ohio and Montana.
The positive and negative effects of trees on livestock
Shade trees help livestock stay cool and reduce stress, but some trees pose toxic risks. Learn how to balance shade, safety and shelter in your pasture.
OSU Extension to host grazing workshop
Ohio State University Extension Columbiana County will host a grazing workshop on Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Conkle Family Farms, 10087 Gavers Road, Hanoverton, Ohio
Pasture walk set for July 24
The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council will host a Grazing Workshop July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Duane Nickell Farm, in Lisbon, Ohio.
The relationship between cattle and forages
Ohio State Extension educator Daniel Lima delves into cattle grazing habits, breed traits and tips to improve pasture health and livestock productivity.
Keep an eye out for blackleg this summer
By taking preventive measures and being vigilant, farmers can significantly reduce the risk of blackleg in their livestock this summer season.
