Pasture seeding oats, annual ryegrass
When seeding directly to pasture, there are some guidelines to follow that help to ensure success.
Where are weak spots in your electric fence?
Learn more about the main components found in electric fencing systems to get the most out of your investment.
Consider feeding horses round bales
Ohio State University Extension educator Sandra Trushel recommends different ways to save money on hay for horses like using round bale feeders.
How to control multiflora rose in pastures
Learn how multiflora rose was introduced in the United States and how you can control it in your pastures.
A few, not all, forages can be toxic after frost
Fall is in the air and Jack Frost will certainly arrive soon. Each year after the first hard frost, I usually answer phone calls...
How to fight foxtail in forages
Foxtail is infamous for seeds that get caught in the gums of livestock, leading to feed rejection and potential infections. Learn how to combat this weed.
Make hay when sun shines, but take steps in case weather won’t cooperate
How can farmers deal with making hay and getting it dry between rains? This is a challenge at times, but there are some proven techniques to speed drying that can help shorten the window between cutting and storing the forage.
Here’s how to frost seed your pasture
The time of the year when frost seeding is most effective in Ohio will not be here until February or March.
What’s in these fields of yellow?
There are several plant species with yellow blooms around this time of year, so you need to take a closer look to know what you are dealing with.
Improve your horse pastures with small, inexpensive changes
Well-managed horse pastures provide ground cover, prevent soil erosion and decrease runoff. Use these tips to improve your horse pastures.
