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Aug 19, 2019
Many producers in Ohio have planted summer annual grasses this year to increase their low forage inventories. These include sudangrass, sorghum-sudangrass, forage sorghum, pearl millet, and teff grass. This article discusses when these grasses should be harvested or grazed.
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Aug 16, 2019
How can livstock producers best utilize the low quality hay harvested in 2019?
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Aug 2, 2019
How does one set a price to buy a standing forage crop still growing in the field? Specialists of Ohio State University Extension have prepared a factsheet and Excel spreadsheet to help you arrive at an answer to this challenging question.
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Aug 2, 2019
Most of us were not able to establish forages this spring, and many existing stands were damaged by the winter followed by the heavy rainfall this year. It is now time to plant perennial forage stands.
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Jul 8, 2019
What are good short-season, emergency forages to plant yet this year for grazing later this autumn and winter? This article lists several excellent options to consider.
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Jul 5, 2019
What are good emergency forages to plant yet this year for mechanically harvested forage in the fall? This article briefly highlights several good options we can still plant this year.
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Jun 7, 2019
There are several proven techniques that can speed up the hay drying process to take the most advantage possible of sunny days.
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May 23, 2019
Many livestock producers are facing a critical forage shortage to feed their herds because of damagee perennial forage stands. This article discusses what can be planted in late May to mid-summer to produce forage for this year.
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May 21, 2019
Several new videos have been posted under "Resources - Video" section of this website.
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May 21, 2019
Forage crops are ready for the first cutting despite the wet weather pattern. Look for the next weather window of opportunity to harvest for good quality forage.
