Tag: pasture management
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.
Michigan state agencies invest funds in Lake Erie
Michigan State University will study which farm management practices prevent nutrients from leaving farmlands and moving into rivers and lakes.
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.
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.
Control weeds with pasture management
Good pasture management and integrating several control strategies will be more successful than relying on one single method.
How will pasture recover after flooding event
Warm temperatures increase the rate of plant damage, which is partially why summer flooding can cause more damage to plant tissue than spring floods.
Do you comply with Ohio’s drainage laws?
The unusual wet season has prompted many field visits for drainage problems. Learn more about Ohio Drainage Laws you may face in the future.
6 tips to keep your livestock parasite free
Learn more about livestock management techniques that can reduce your herd's risk for parasite infection, and stop its spread when cases are discovered.
Don’t neglect grazing strategies this summer
Take the time to understand how grasses grow and their optimum uses and best management. This sets the course for systems, strategies and opportunities.
Like livestock, score your pasture condition
The Guide to Pasture Condition Scoring can help graziers identify and prioritize management practices that may improve pasture productivity.
