Tag: pasture management
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.
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.
