Tag: grazing
Ohio grazing conference focuses on soil health
One of the biggest problems farmers face around the world is soil degradation. It all comes back to how you manage your soils.
Let forages guide grazing management
Learn to pair forages that progress to maturity at similar times for a more uniform harvest with increased quality and yield.
Using goats to improve pastures
Goats are great for cleaning up brush and unwanted vegetation prior to the initial investment of starting a new pasture and loading it with livestock.
New grazing concept benefits the bird and herd
Ohio’s Northern Bobwhite in Grasslands project is designed to help bring back the quail that were once an integral part of Ohio’s landscape.
Improving soil fertility in southeastern Ohio
The local results showed that many, if not most, of the farms needed to adjust pH through liming, as well as increase their fertilization plans.
What to do if the ideal grazing scenario doesn’t work
Managers need to factor in available time and money, and other expected or unexpected events, so sometimes compromises need to be made.
Pasture systems require a good water source
Water distribution is one of the most important elements of pasture-based livestock systems. Learn how to develop a better water system on your farm.
Choose the right forage mix for your grazing needs
There is a list of about 10 more legumes that are compatible with small grains or ryegrass. It’s usually best to put just one legume species in a mix.
Visit livestock grazing plots at the Gwynne during the Review
A new livestock grazing demonstration area has been created in the Gwynne Conservation Area, and will be open for producers to visit during the Review.
A plant’s fungal roots
If there's a problem with the pasture, we look at weed pressure and soil fertility, but often forget the living world below.
