Tag: pasture management
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.
Check up on your alfalfa agronomics
Ohio State Extension has reviewed its guidelines for growing alfalfa amid reports of fall armyworm infestations. Clif Martin shares some updates.
‘That’s how grandpa did it’
Does your pasture look healthier today than it did all those years ago? If not, maybe we should be doing it better than grandpa did it.
Ensure healthy and productive forage crops in 2022
Now is a good time to consider management strategies for the remainder of the year that will ensure healthy and productive forage crops in 2022.
Read labels, consider type of weed when controlling weeds
Before spraying, it may be helpful do some investigation into what contributed to weed establishment and consider your pasture management techniques.
Managing armyworm in forages with IPM
With the recent armyworm invasion, now is a good time to review some basic integrated pest management strategies.
Managing forage stands damaged by fall armyworm
A severe fall armyworm outbreak developed across Ohio and neighboring states. FInd out what to do if your hayfields have been affected.
Different autumn weeds require different tactics
Weeds can get a strong foothold in the fall. Learn how to manage poison hemlock, spotted knapweed, common ragweed and chicory in your pastures.
Prepare forages, pastures for the fall harvest
The fall rest period is important for pastures and forage fields, giving plants time to store enough energy for winter survival and stand longevity.
How to control foxtails in fields
Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
