Thursday, April 17, 2025
Fencing livestock out of streams

Ohio State Extension educator Catelyn Turner outlines water quality considerations for livestock and ways to ensure sustainable water management.

Early season management is important to maintain a healthy forage stand throughout the growing season and into the next.
grazing cows

Proper preparation is essential for maximizing pasture productivity, ensuring the health of your animals and making the most of the natural resources available to you.
sheep on pasture

Some do their gambling in Las Vegas. Farmers prefer to gamble right at home.
Heifers graze on pasture

Ohio State Extension educator Cliff Martin shares some insights for making pasture renovations this spring, suggesting producers start small.
mud

Mud management for livestock is an important aspect of maintaining animal health, the integrity of pastureland and farm productivity.
grazing cattle

Ohio State University Extension educator Dean Kreager offers tips to start planning spring grazing improvements.
snow

Snow provides insulation, reflects sunlight and acts as a medium for transporting and depositing essential nutrients, like nitrogen, into the environment.
cattle in pasture

Endophytes are microscopic fungi living symbiotically within plants, but their presence is often detrimental to livestock.
cattle on pasture

Ohio State Extension educator Josh Winters explains how corn, soybeans and wheat affect Ohio’s pastures.