Tag: nutrient management
Auglaize River farmers show broad adoption of conservation practices
The 2026 OACI survey reveals major progress in the Auglaize River watershed. With 97% of fields soil-tested and 65% using no-till practices, Ohio farmers are leveraging H2Ohio and cost-sharing programs to improve water quality and soil health across this vital agricultural region.
What to do when your pond turn green
Learn how to balance your pasture pond by managing livestock access, reducing nutrient runoff, and improving water quality for healthier cattle and fish.
Give and take: Calculate how grazing livestock impact soil nutrient levels
Stop guessing your fertilizer needs. In the latest All About Grazing columns, Ohio State University Extension's Josh Winters leads us through how to use research-based calculations to determine how much P and K your livestock return to the soil through grazing.
Why soil testing is the key to farm profit and water...
Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing in Mahoning County maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs, and protects Ohio’s local water resources.
What will you find in your forage grab bag?
Ohio’s forage and corn silage season saw drought, delays and low quality. Learn how variability impacts feed value and why testing and adjustments matter.
Dealing with poor quality hay
Ohio hay quality is low this year, making winter livestock care challenging. Learn cost-effective energy supplementation strategies to maintain herd health.
Affirmative defense can help protect agricultural producers
Ohio farmers can use “affirmative defense” to protect against liability when following nutrient and conservation plans. Learn how it safeguards operations.
It’s time for nutrient management
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers provides tips for planning nutrient management on the farm in the spring.
Ashland SWCD to host H2Ohio “Know Your Nutrient Plan” program
The event is for farmers who are enrolled in the state’s H2Ohio expansion and those interested in learning more about the program.
Advanced cattle nutrition course May 16
Penn State Extension will host an Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition course May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
