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Managing Forage Stands Damaged by Fall Armyworm
https://forages.osu.edu/news/managing-forage-stands-damaged-fall-armyworm
fields. Base the application rate on a recent soil test. A sufficient nutrient supply will help the crop ...
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Hay Sampling
https://forages.osu.edu/news/hay-sampling
analysis. This is a good year to sample your hay for analysis. I have seen some first cutting hay forage ... a forage test analysis presents a challenge. Does the hay meet the animal’s nutrient requirement? If not, ... estimate such as TDN or net energy. Dairy forage analysis will typically include some estimate of NDF ...
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A Gourmet Dinner from the Woods
https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/gourmet-dinner-woods
cold running water several times until I get the soil and bugs out of them. I use a cast iron frying ... temperatures around 60 – 65 and night- time temps in the 40’s. Soil temperature is also important. Get a soil ... hunt south facing slopes as the soil heats up a little faster. Many of my best spots are just on the ...
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Steps to Speed Up Field Curing of Hay Crops
https://forages.osu.edu/news/steps-speed-field-curing-hay-crops
value much in that very mature forage. Before cutting though, keep in mind that the soil should be firm ... then once the soil has dried a bit the crop can be spread out with the tedder. Tedding twice may ...
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Short-Season Forages for Summer Planting
https://forages.osu.edu/news/short-season-forages-summer-planting
grazing in late autumn. Soil moisture is the big concern for any forage planting now. Much of the state is ... already seeing dry soils and temperatures are high, so the general outlook for seed germination of any ... field, considering soil moisture and the rain forecast. Rainfall/soil moisture in the few weeks ...
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Summer Grazing Workshop withIan Mitchell-Innes
https://forages.osu.edu/events/summer-grazing-workshop-withian-mitchell-innes
profitable. This three day pasture workshop will focus on Holistic Management of water cycle, mineral cycle, ... soil life. Maximizing animal performance on pasture. Minimizing the need for supplemental energy and ...
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Pasture Walk- Eastern Ohio Grazing Council
https://forages.osu.edu/events/pasture-walk-eastern-ohio-grazing-council
conservation of our soil and water through growing and grazing forages is encouraged to attend the monthly ... meetings. The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council strives to promote the conservation of our soil and water by ... Streams, Ponds and Woodlands Wendee Zadanski, Jefferson SWCD Livestock Water Needs Clint Finney, USDA-NRCS ...
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What is the best way to clean hands and hard surfaces?
https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/what-best-way-clean-hands-and-hard-surfaces
Hands: Use soap and warm water and scrub for a full 20 seconds. If soap and water are not ... bleach to 1 gallon of warm water. Distilled white vinegar is acetic acid and not strong enough to ...
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Establishing New Forage Stands
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window of opportunity when soils are dry enough before it gets too late, and managing weed infestations ... successful forage establishment in the spring. Make sure soil pH and fertility are in the recommended ... ranges. Follow the Tri-state Soil Fertility Recommendations. Forages are more productive where soil pH is ...
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Grazing Workshop at Millstone Creek Farm
https://forages.osu.edu/events/grazing-workshop-millstone-creek-farm
Join the Highland County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohio Department of Agriculture, ...