Tag: pasture management
It’s the perfect time of year to feel gratitude for grasslands
A November mindset shift toward gratitude, celebrating grasslands, purpose and the dedicated people who keep our farms, families and communities thriving.
Winter grazing tips for horses
As winter nears, horse owners can safeguard pastures and equine health with smart grazing, nutrition and mud management strategies.
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.
Considerations for restoring pastures after a drought
After drought, pastures need rest, soil care and reseeding. Learn how to assess damage, manage recovery and prepare your fields for future dry spells.
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.
Now is the time for weed control
OSU Extension surveys show rising weed pressure in northeast Ohio, as waterhemp and ragweed spread. Fall herbicide control is key for fields and pastures.
When it comes to weeds, what is the best course of...
Weeds like johnsongrass, foxtail and knapweed challenge pastures and hayfields. Learn how soil health, grazing, mowing and herbicides can manage them.
Here we are grazing through a drought — again
After record drought in 2024, Ohio pastures face another dry year. Learn strategies to protect forage, manage herds and conserve resources for the future.
Fall pasture walk (and work)
Fall is the perfect time to soil test, reseed, manage weeds, repair fences and prep sacrifice areas to keep pastures and livestock ready for winter.
Surveying pasture weeds
Late summer pasture walks help identify weeds early to assess infestations and plan fall control for healthier forage and better grazing.
