Tag: pasture management
Spring pasture management: Why early turnout can cost you big
Don’t let the March green-up fool you. Rushing livestock onto wet pastures can cause season-long damage. Learn how to prep your herd and your land for a healthy turnout.
How to repair mud and hay feeding damage after winter feeding
Did you know the waste area from feeding 1 hay bale can breed 1 million stable flies? Learn "mud math" and expert steps from Ohio State University Extension's John Yost on how to restore damaged pastures and boost forage quality.
Winterkill and frost heaving: How to assess forage damage this spring
Learn how extreme cold, ice, and frost heaving impact pastures. OSU’s Emma Matcham explains what to look for during green-up to identify forage winterkill.
What to know about reseeding right-of-ways
Pipeline easements can disrupt your farm. Learn how to manage reseeding, choose the right forage, and mitigate livestock health risks during land restoration.
Is fescue toxicosis spreading north?
Is your pasture toxic? Discover how drought and overgrazing increase fescue toxicosis risks and explore proven methods like clover dilution to keep cattle safe.
Winter tips for improving your pastures and hay management
Don't wait for spring! Learn how soil testing, forage analysis, and OSU Extension webinars can help you protect your pastures and prep for a successful year.
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.
