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  1. Spring Forage Establishment

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/spring-forage-establishment

    be careful to not overwork soils depleting soil moisture and increasing the risk of soil crusting ... University Extension As soil temperatures rise and the chances of a morning frost decline, the window to ... improve chances for a successful forage establishment this spring. Soil Fertility and pH: Set up your ...

  2. Disease Prevention: Making the Most of Your Spring (and every day) Cleaning Practices

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/disease-prevention-making-most-your-spring-and-every

    disinfectants and reduce their effectiveness. Rinsing or sweeping away any visible contamination from surfaces ... heavily soiled areas; however, these should be used with caution. Some pathogens, like Salmonella, can be ... consistently causing contamination issues with farm equipment. Biofilms can even result in animal infections. ...

  3. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-35

    ANR-35 03/13/2024 Reviewed by: David Marrison, Professor, Agriculture and Natural Resources; ... College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Ohio State University Extension Giant hogweed ... when not managed. This plant, once found exclusively in ornamental gardens, has escaped and has become ...

  4. Maps, Apps and Mobile Media Marketing

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-53

    ANR-53 Agriculture and Natural Resources 03/13/2024 Reviewed by: Christie Welch, Direct Marketing ... Specialist-Food/Agriculture; College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University Extension Julie ... Fox, Associate Professor, Director Strategic Initiatives & Urban Engagement; College of Food, ...

  5. Predators of Poultry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-22

    Professor; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Ohio State University Extension Predation is ... (i.e., layers). Commercial flocks are at risk from small predators and birds of prey when the building ... allowed to graze. Flocks are at the highest risk, especially during the night, if they are not provided ...

  6. Using Dairy Manure with Newly Planted Corn and Soybeans

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/using-dairy-manure-newly-planted-corn-and-soybeans

    adding moisture to the soil that can enhance crop germination and emergence, especially if the weather ... soybeans. The seed is protected by an inch or more of soil. In university research, the application of ... scouring the soil surface and burying small corn plants or further burying seeds. Fields that are spring ...

  7. Why Do Cows Bunch?

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/why-do-cows-bunch

    standing, splashes manure on the udder, and elevates stress hormones. These changes increase risk of ... causes of bunching behavior in their cows. Housed dairy cows are a greater risk for stray voltage than ... farms and identified bunching on several farms. The risk factors were newly constructed barns, measured ...

  8. Current Dairy Industry Outlook and Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/current-dairy-industry-outlook-and-dairy-margin

    however, risk management is still critical. For tier-one coverage, there is currently a guaranteed margin ... events could affect this projection by either increasing feed costs or lowering milk price. As a risk ...

  9. Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for Your Farm Business?

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-51

    Building for the Successful Transition of Your Agricultural Business Series ANR-51 Agriculture and ... Natural Resources 03/13/2024 Reviewed by: David Marrison, Professor, Agriculture and Natural Resources; ... College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University Extension Chris Zoller, ...

  10. Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/assessing-forage-stands-and-winter-damage

    a common form of winter damage seen in the field. This is a more common problem in heavier clay soils and ... poorly draining soils. Warmer temperatures occurring sporadically in February and March, followed by ...

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