Emergency Haying and Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Acreage Available for 70 Ohio Counties
By: David Marrison, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Farm Management Click here for PDF of article Drought conditions continued to degrade across Ohio. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report on September 17, 59.56% of Ohio is experiencing severe or greater…
Tips to Stretch Short Hay Supplies
– Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, PhD, PAS, Beef Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Below are a few tips to consider stretching limited hay supplies. For additional information contact your local Extension agent. It is recommended to consult with your feed nutritionist…
Forage Quality Targets Based on Animal Class
By: Mark Sulc and Bill Weiss The optimal time for making a first cutting of forages is fast approaching. But what is the optimal timing to take the first cutting (or any cutting for that matter)? Many will answer by…
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…
Jack Frost Will Bite Soon – Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages
By: Mark Sulc One of these days soon we will have a frost. There is potential for some forage toxicities and other problems that can develop after a frost. Prussic acid poisoning and high nitrates are the main concern with…
