Keep things simple when weather is uncertain
Ohio State Extension educator Cliff Martin shares some insights for making pasture renovations this spring, suggesting producers start small.
Get ready for mud
Mud management for livestock is an important aspect of maintaining animal health, the integrity of pastureland and farm productivity.
Planning spring grazing improvements
Ohio State University Extension educator Dean Kreager offers tips to start planning spring grazing improvements.
Understanding the dynamics between snow and nitrogen
Snow provides insulation, reflects sunlight and acts as a medium for transporting and depositing essential nutrients, like nitrogen, into the environment.
Endophytes in pasture management: Balancing livestock and forage health
Endophytes are microscopic fungi living symbiotically within plants, but their presence is often detrimental to livestock.
Crops affect pasture CAUV
Ohio State Extension educator Josh Winters explains how corn, soybeans and wheat affect Ohio’s pastures.
Time to reflect and set goals for 2025
As we close the year and look forward to 2025, now is a good time to reflect and plan for the future of the farm.
All is well … well, almost
As we close out the grazing season, Ohio State Extension educator Ed Brown reflects and shares some thoughts.
Safeguard winter hay quality
Ohio State Extension educator Frank Becker provides tips for maintaining hay quality and storage spaces through the winter.
Build healthy soil and sustainable ecosystems
Ohio State Extension educator Heather Neikirk explains how the ecosystems within healthy soil work to keep it healthy.
