The Ohio State University: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Forage Fertility: Where We Are and Why it Matters

Forage Fertility: Where We Are and Why it Matters

By:  Garth Ruff and Greg LaBarge Hay and haylage crops are grown on just over 1 million acres in Ohio (NASS, 2019) and are grown on more Ohio farms (44% of all farms) than any other crop (Becot et al.,…

Horsenettle in a pasture setting. (Source: D. Lingenfelter, Penn State Weed Science)

Poisonous Pasture Weeds and Livestock

By:  Dwight Lingenfelter, Extension Associate, Weed Science, PennState Extension This article was originally published at https://extension.psu.edu/poisonous-pasture-weeds-and-livestock

The highest energy demand of the cow arrives approximately 60 days post calving.

Feed Your Cows and Your Forage

By:  Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension (originally published in The Ohio Cattleman) Spring has arrived, a successful Ohio Beef Expo is in the rear view, and for many Ohio beef producers, there are calves on the ground. This…

Figure 1. Alfalfa stem wilting caused by freezing.

Will Forage Stands Be Damaged by Predicted Freezes?

By:  Mark Sulc The weather forecast this week is indeed concerning for forage stands in general and especially for alfalfa and red clover. The low night temperatures in the forecast may potentially cause severe frost injury to both annual forage…

2021 Weed Control Guide and NEW Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations Now Available

Are you looking for up-to-date weed control or fertility information before planting season? The OSU Extension Williams County Office now has copies of the 2021 Ohio, Indiana and Illinois Weed Control Guide and Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybean, Wheat,…