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May 6, 2020
It is time to start scouting for alfalfa weevil feeding in alfalfa stands across most of the state. Details and a how-to video are available in this article.
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Apr 20, 2020
Winter annual crops planted the previous late summer to autumn can be sources of highly digestible fiber in dairy rations. Forage yield and nutritive value changes rapidly in the spring as these crops mature, so be ready to harvest them at the right stage based on animal requirements.
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Apr 15, 2020
Though it seems like spring has been slow to come this year, we have actually accumulated enough degree days to see potential outbreaks of alfalfa weevil in some locations
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Mar 31, 2020
Be careful on when to start grazing: you may not want to rush it and we may need to fix it. This article outlines what should be considered in this decision.
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Mar 31, 2020
Climatologists are forecasting another challenging planting season, so prepare as much as possible now, as if you will be planting tomorrow morning…which hopefully will be true one day very soon!
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Dec 20, 2019
The 2019 Forage Performance Trials Report is available online and in the December issue of Ohio's Country Journal.
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Dec 4, 2019
Physical evaluation of hay is useful to sort hay into general categories such as high, medium or low quality. To move beyond general categories and predict animal performance requires a forage chemical analysis.
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Nov 22, 2019
High ash content in forages resulting from soil contamination can cause several problems. This article discusses ash content in forages, its sources, and problems that occur when soil contamination is high.
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Oct 4, 2019
Livestock owners feeding forage need to keep in mind the potential for several forage toxicities and other problems that can develop late this season. These include nitrate poisoning, prussic acid poisoning, and bloat. This article discusses how to avoid these problems.
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Sep 6, 2019
The best time to take a last harvest of forages during the first two weeks in Ohio, for the least risk to the long-term health of the stand. This is especially true this year for alfalfa and other legumes that need the fall period to replenish carbohydrate and protein reserves in the taproots after a very stressful year.
