Tag: pasture management
Control weeds with pasture management
Good pasture management and integrating several control strategies will be more successful than relying on one single method.
How will pasture recover after flooding event
Warm temperatures increase the rate of plant damage, which is partially why summer flooding can cause more damage to plant tissue than spring floods.
Do you comply with Ohio’s drainage laws?
The unusual wet season has prompted many field visits for drainage problems. Learn more about Ohio Drainage Laws you may face in the future.
6 tips to keep your livestock parasite free
Learn more about livestock management techniques that can reduce your herd's risk for parasite infection, and stop its spread when cases are discovered.
Don’t neglect grazing strategies this summer
Take the time to understand how grasses grow and their optimum uses and best management. This sets the course for systems, strategies and opportunities.
Like livestock, score your pasture condition
The Guide to Pasture Condition Scoring can help graziers identify and prioritize management practices that may improve pasture productivity.
Managing pastures for genetic potential
A recent study out of the University of Illinois suggests that the low energy and high protein in lush pastures may have a negative impact on reproduction.
Bale grazing trial in second year
A Kentucky farmer started a bale grazing project with the University of Kentucky, he was looking to improve the health of his cattle and his pastures.
How to identify poisonous plants
Poison hemlock is not the only plant that you should be on the lookout for. Jimsonweed, pokeweed and black locust are potentially poisonous to livestock.
How to extend the life of your fence
A properly built and well-maintained fence can last a long time. A maintenance program can help you stay on schedule with routine fence checks and repairs.
