How to assess damage and help pastures recover from drought
Now is the time to assess pasture damage due to the severe drought and start making and implementing recovery plans.
When grazing this fall, keep spring in mind
Producers should be careful not to let livestock overgraze pastures before winter dormancy occurs.
Caring for drought-stricken pastures
Learn how to evaluate and care for drought-stricken pastures.
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.
Assistance is available for drought-affected producers
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock.
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 to consider when making decisions during drought
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff offers advice on how to feed livestock and conserve resources amid drought.
Quick! Do you know where your livestock are now?
Using management-intensive grazing or rotational grazing can help producers maintain healthy forages in their pastures.
How to manage alfalfa in the fall
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh explains different scenarios that can impact an alfalfa stand's regrowth the following spring.
Determining pasture fertility and lime needs
If it’s been a while since you’ve evaluated the lime and fertility needs of your pastures, it's time to develop a plan to collect samples.
