Tag: weeds
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.
Identify weeds for management
It's important to identify weeds in your pastures to ensure proper chemical use, to optimize grazing management and to prevent the spread of seeds.
What can be done about invasives in your pasture?
Pasture walks and inspections help determine where invasive plants are taking root. Learn how to control invasive species when you find them.
Giant ragweed still looms large in Ohio
Giant ragweed continues to be one of the most common and troublesome weeds in Ohio. It has a fast growth rate and is an extremely competitive plant.
The problem with ‘weeds’
Having a diversity of plants in your pasture can be good for your farm — you may just have to diversify your operation.
