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The OSU Sheep Team has new posts on their blog. Check them out here.

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Check out this video for some great tips on lawn care in heat and dry situations.

Profitability of production systems can be extremely variable depending on input and commodity prices. We’ve developed an excel-based calculator to help estimate profitability of various cropping systems. Check out the calculator here.

The synchronous fireflies, Photinus carolinus, are a sight to see! Check out the article here.

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Are you a hunter, landowner, or wildlife enthusiast? If so, please join the Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife for an evening workshop about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio’s wild deer herd.

Chronic Wasting Disease in Ohio’s Wild Deer Herd: What You Need to Know

August 8 – Hardin County

August 12 – Union County

August 29 – Wyandot County

September 5 – Crawford County

September 10 – Allen County

September 12 – Marion County

All workshops are 6:30 – 8:30 pm. See attached flier for locations. 

Each workshop will cover:

• What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
• Navigating Disease Surveillance Area Regulations
• Carcass Handling Restrictions & Best Management Practices
• Where and How to Test my Deer for CWD?
• How does CWD impact Deer Management?

There is no fee to attend these workshops. Due to space limitations, REGISTRATION is REQUIRED.

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Six new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1400 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

This week we dig into assessing and managing hay yield and quality.

Articles this week include:

• The Impact of Rain on Hay Quality
• What is your Hay Outlook for the Year?
• Is creep feeding calves right for you?
• Manure Science Review Coming Thursday August 6^th
• The Relative Value of Bred Cows
• Beefenomics: Corn-Feeder Cattle Price Connection