Tag: grazing
Mineral supplementation on pasture
Taking the time to test your forages and matching them with a proper mineral mix can ensure good animal health and reproductive efficiency.
More than 5,700 Ohio acres in grassland CRP
USDA is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program.
Summer-planted oats make ideal forage
Oats can be planted in the summer as an early fall forage for harvest or grazing. OSU Extension educator Allen Gahler explains how to maximize yields.
Reduce loss when storing bales outside
How we store hay makes a difference in the potential for winter forage losses. Learn how to minimize your losses.
It’s hot out. Is your fence?
Whether you are using an old pasture fence or installing a new one, now is the time to take stock of your electric fence and make sure it is doing its job.
Don’t rush to get animals on pasture
It may be worth the wait to step back and look over your grazing plan before throwing those gates open.
Get your livestock to work for you
A grazing management plan can increase livestock numbers and forage availability, improve animal performance, reduce feed costs and reduce soil erosion.
Know your pastures before you start grazing
Grass management is key to a productive pasture. Grass species do not all respond the same to factors influencing plant growth.
Take precautions with early spring grazing
Early spring grazing can be risky. Take precautions and transition your herd to pasture slowly.
Farmers and ranchers receive $12 million for conservation on grazing lands
USDA has awarded $12 million in cooperative agreements for 49 projects that increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.
