Raising pigs on pasture
Learn the basics of raising pigs on pasture and decide if it's right for your operation.
Just how poisonous is pokeweed?
Pokeweed can be found in the eastern half of the United States, invading reduced-tillage fields. It's poisonous to humans, livestock and pets.
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.
Goats are browsers; sheep are grazers
Learn how to to make small changes to your feeding program based on BCS scores to evaluate and maintain your flock's nutritional program.
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.
Use foresight when fertilizing fields
Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
How I use watergates on my cattle farm
In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
Managing tall fescue in pastures
Many pastures in Ohio contain tall fescue as one of the cool-season plants which make up our pasture's mix. Tall fescue is a persistent...
Japanese clover: Helpful or invasive?
Japanese clover is a persistent perennial, woody weed that will compete with your grass for nutrients, whether it be in your yard or in your pasture.
How to control foxtails in fields
Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
