Tag: pasture management
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.
The positive and negative effects of trees on livestock
Shade trees help livestock stay cool and reduce stress, but some trees pose toxic risks. Learn how to balance shade, safety and shelter in your pasture.
Pasture walk set for July 24
The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council will host a Grazing Workshop July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Duane Nickell Farm, in Lisbon, Ohio.
Summer pasture management
Dylan Stine, district technician with the Tuscarawas SWCD, breaks down the transition from cool season to warm season pasture grasses in the summer.
Recognize soil health indicators in pastures
Wyatt Feldner, agricultural technician for the Monroe Soil and Water Conservation District, provides a rundown of indicators of soil health in pastures.
Keep an eye out for blackleg this summer
By taking preventive measures and being vigilant, farmers can significantly reduce the risk of blackleg in their livestock this summer season.
Working around hemp dogbane
Ohio State Extension agriculture and natural resources educator Cliff Martin offers tips for managing hemp dogbane in agricultural fields.
Pasture management can help control internal parasites
Ohio State Extension educator Dean Kreager shares tips to decrease internal parasites in pasture-grazed herds through mindful management.
Strategies for managing weeds and restoring pastures after drought
Ohio State Extension educator Heather Neikirk provides tips for managing weeds in pastures following last year's drought.
