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Forages and Foxtail
By : Clif Martin, OSU Extension Muskingum County (This article first appeared in Farm and Dairy)
Foxtail can easily invade bare spots in pasture and hay fields. Photo: Ohio State
Cool nights and pleasant warm days leave me thinking… Continue reading
Managing Weeds Crucial During Droughts
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Recent drought conditions have made herd care difficult for Alabama livestock producers. As conditions worsen and desirable vegetation declines, established weeds are often the last plants standing. During this time, livestock may be tempted to eat… Continue reading
What are your Bedding Options, is Keeping a Thin Wheat Stand Worth It?
By : Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension Crawford Country, Agricultural and Natural Resources Educator
Wheat fields are finally turning green, as we do stand evaluations (https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2019-07/estimating-wheat-yield-stem-counts) many producers are weighing poor stands versus their need for livestock bedding.… Continue reading
Dealing with Winter Injured Forage Stands
By : Mark Sulc, OSU Extension Forage Specialist
Reports from around the state suggest we have many injured forage stands.
I’ve been hearing more reports from around the state of winter injured forage stands, especially in alfalfa. The saturated soil… Continue reading