Tag: pasture
Is the grass dead or dormant?
How bad is the observed condition of pasture following Ohio's drought. OSU Extension educator Christine Gelley offers insight.
Farmboy Cattle hosts pasture walk to celebrate conservation award
Todd Miller and his family host a pasture walk on their farm, Farmboy Cattle, to celebrate and discuss their conservation efforts.
Managing cool season grasses through summer slump
Producers need to plan ahead to maintain pastures through the summer slump when forage nutrition requirements are high.
Don’t forget what is under the snow
Good pasture management during a wet winter means being cognizant of erosion and having a plan for the spring and summer.
Can pastured livestock ever go mainstream?
A new study looked at 10 Pennsylvania farms to find out what it would take to scale up pastured livestock production.
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.
Grazing horses on better pastures
A new study by Krishona Martinson and colleagues at the University of Minnesota shows that warm-season annual grasses have good potential for use in horse pastures.
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.
Critical fall pasture maintenance
Keep in mind that as the grazing season comes to an end there are plenty of ways that you can still improve your pasture for the following year.
How to rid infected tall fescue
The recommended strategy for eradication of infected tall fescue is called spray-smother-spray. It's most effective when used over a period of about a year.
