The Ohio State University: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Warm Season Native Grasses; A drought resistant forage?

Authors: Gilbert Randolph, Nick Schell, and Jason Jones, Pheasants and Quail Forever Could warm-season grasses solve a summer slump in a ‘normal’ year? With Ohio experiencing record drought, livestock producers may find themselves in a tight spot when trying to…

Optimize vs. Maximize in 2022

By:  Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension (originally published in the Ohio Cattleman) In Extension work, I learned early on as a county educator that the seasons of the year are not your typical spring, summer, fall, and winter….

A mixed stand of forage offers several benefits!

Mixing it Up (in the hay field or pasture!)

By:  Haley Zynda Pastures are really greening up in this area of Ohio and producers are antsy to turn livestock out to enjoy the lush greenery. Winter annual weeds are still thriving, patiently waiting for their summer counterparts to start…

Plan Now for Improving “Winter” Damaged Pastures

Plan Now for Improving “Winter” Damaged Pastures

By:  Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County (originally published in The Ohio Cattleman) Ohio’s roads and highways aren’t the only things that have suffered from a winter that’s alternated between sub-freezing temperatures, and abundant rainfall on top of already saturated…

Beef Quality Assurance Training Available on December 6

Beef Quality Assurance Training Available on December 6

Capture more value from your market cattle and learn best management practices for your operation by becoming BQA certified on Monday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.. Training will also count for recertification. Williams County 4-H/FFA beef exhibitors may attend as…