Tag: pasture management
Using warm-season grasses to get through the summer slump
Warm-season grasses are one option to improve forage production during the summer slump.
Caring for drought-stricken pastures
Learn how to evaluate and care for drought-stricken pastures.
Now is the time to be out scouting for fall weeds
Late summer into early fall is a critical time to be out scouting for weeds in pastures and forages, identifying problem areas and making management plans.
Quick! Do you know where your livestock are now?
Using management-intensive grazing or rotational grazing can help producers maintain healthy forages in their pastures.
Is your pasture ready for a drought?
Ag and Natural Resource Technician Kirstin Roman explains how to determine if a pasture can handle a drought and how to make pastures more resistant.
Determining pasture fertility and lime needs
If it’s been a while since you’ve evaluated the lime and fertility needs of your pastures, it's time to develop a plan to collect samples.
Understanding the physiology of pasture grasses
Understanding the physiology of grasses in your pastures can help you make good decisions throughout the growing season.
Where should you fence out cattle?
Fencing cattle out of wooded areas and water sources is a good conservation practice to keep these ecosystems healthy and thriving.
How to deal with pasture and forage pests
Ohio State Extension educator shares best practices for managing pests in pastures and forage fields.
Optimizing high forage yields
Ohio State Extension educator Clif Martin share tips for optimizing your forage yields and preventing overgrazing.
