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….
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
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
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…
Fall Calving, Is It Profitable?
By: Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension (originally published in the Ohio Farmer on-line) Fall is my favorite time of the year, hay making is done, the feeder cattle are being marketed, and college football is in full swing….
