Tag: weeds
Hemp dogbane vs. milkweed: ID and control for livestock safety
Hemp dogbane and milkweed look alike, and both are toxic to livestock. Ohio State University Extension’s Christine Gelley explains how to tell them apart, why they are dangerous in hay systems and the most effective mowing and herbicide strategies to keep your pastures safe and productive.
Start the grazing year right: Tips for healthier pastures and better...
Prepare for a successful grazing season by auditing soil health, frost seeding, and infrastructure now. Plan your 2026 pasture strategy to maximize forage.
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.
