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Vegetables on Trial: May Organic Farmer Researcher Network Meeting
https://offer.osu.edu/events/vegetables-trial-may-organic-farmer-researcher-network-meeting
participants, varieties, and results are managed in this trial. As our network investigates starting an organic ... first Thursday of each month to discuss a variety of topics related to organic production research. If ...
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Spring Forage Establishment
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/spring-forage-establishment
Jason Hartschuh, Extension Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State ... Recommendations (https://forages.osu.edu/forage-management/soil-fertility-forages). Phosphorus levels for grass ... nutrients in the soil, if pH isn’t taken care of the forage will not be as productive. Most forages are ...
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Current Dairy Industry Outlook and Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
Jason Hartschuh, Extension Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State ... the first 5 million pounds of milk production history if producers enrolled at the $9.50/cwt margin ... however, risk management is still critical. For tier-one coverage, there is currently a guaranteed margin ...
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Ohio Sustainable Farm Tours and Events 2024
https://offer.osu.edu/sustainable-farm-tours-2024
who would like to learn more about organic production. Participation is also open to row crop farmers ... considering a transition to or towards organic production. The workshop will focus on organic weed control, ... grant. Organic Agronomic Training Service Workshop – Organic Dairy Production September 21, 2024 Host: ...
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Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage
Jason Hartschuh, Extension Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State ... through this year by managing cutting but will usually need to be rotated to another crop next year. Stem ... grasses and clover to extend the production of the forage for a few years. Another option is terminating ...
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Dairy Sustainability – The Jargon, the Dairy Story, and the Opportunity (Part I)
2 e each year. Of that, dairy production accounts for 139 million metric tons, or about 2% of the total ... emissions (35%), feed production (26%), and energy use (6%; Figure 2). Of course, this can vary tremendously ... from farm to farm. A farm’s greenhouse gas footprint is especially dependent on the manure management ...
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Why Do Cows Bunch?
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/why-do-cows-bunch
dairy consulting, I have observed some unusual bunching behavior of dairy cows in well managed and ... production, health, and welfare of the animals. Bunching increases heat stress of the affected cows, increases ... lameness, reduces ruminations and feed intake, and results in subsequent loss in milk production that is ...
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Disease Prevention: Making the Most of Your Spring (and every day) Cleaning Practices
biofilms that would interfere with disinfectants. Just make sure to rinse away any product used, as ... disinfectant companies have instructions on how to add antifreeze to their products to preserve their ... microorganisms that cause the most problems in your herd are covered. Actively manage your disinfectants. Some ...
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Using Dairy Manure with Newly Planted Corn and Soybeans
Glen Arnold, Extension Field Specialist for Manure Nutrient Management, The Ohio State University ... Facebook at: Ohio State Extension Environmental and Manure Management. Ohio State University Agronomics ...
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Quarterly Reflection and Planning Meeting- April Organic Farmer Researcher Network Meeting
Thursday of each month to discuss a variety of topics related to organic production research. If you have ...