Tag: weeds
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.
Zapped: Northwest Ohio farmer harnesses electricity to control weeds
Ohio’s Thistledown Farms uses a 25,000-volt Weed Zapper to control pigweed and other tough weeds, proving organic farms can thrive without chemicals.
Surveying pasture weeds
Late summer pasture walks help identify weeds early to assess infestations and plan fall control for healthier forage and better grazing.
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.
Working around hemp dogbane
Ohio State Extension agriculture and natural resources educator Cliff Martin offers tips for managing hemp dogbane in agricultural fields.
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.
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.
How to manage weeds in a drought
We are noticing weeds more because that is what is left in the fields, and this could lead to more weed problems in the future, writes Jordan Penrose.
What is growing in the hayfield?
Learn how to stop spotted knapweed and hemp dogbane from taking over and destroying a healthy hay field.
