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Fertilizing Perennial Forages on Dairy Farms
https://forages.osu.edu/forage-management/soil-fertility-forages. We highly recommend using this tool to check any fertilizer recommendations you receive, as we ... have seen some fertilizer recommendations that are too high. It is crucial not to over apply P and K. ... the best times to topdress maintenance fertilizer on perennial forages. Soils are usually firm in ...
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Annual Winter Forage Following Wheat Harvest
considered a concentrated feed. Research has shown some brassicas to be 18% or more crude protein and have ... grazing strategy. There are some management practices to keep in mind when planning for extended grazing. ... University Extension The wheat has been harvested and the fields are now ready for a different purpose. Some ...
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Corn Silage and Foliar Disease
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-24-issue-4/corn-silage-and-foliar-disease
year show low disease pressure. When fungal disease is present in corn silage at harvest, research ... improved nutritional value compared to the untreated control. Corn treated with fungicide had improved ... working with multiple universities across the Midwest, we only have limited knowledge on its management ...
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Seeding Perennial Forages in Late Summer
management, so conventional tillage for seedbed prep is probably a better choice in those situations. ... to time drilling the seed when you see some rain in the forecast, especially if the soil is dry. The ... are making: Soil fertility and pH: The recommended soil pH for alfalfa is 6.5 to 6.8. Forage grasses ...
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Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins, and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
non-nutritional value added by some suppliers in the form of nutritional services, blending, terms of credit, etc. ... April F. White, Graduate Research Associate, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State ... in the “bargains” column. For example, your nutritionist might be using some molasses in your rations ...
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Recognizing and Managing Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle
managing heat stress in dairy cattle. Cows generate heat through normal activities of eating, walking, and ... is a concern when managing dairy cattle during the hot and humid months of the year. If not managed ... Extension professional for additional advice in managing heat stress. Sources: Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle, ...
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Summer Mastitis – Insights on cause, signs, and prevention
recovery rate is low, even when treatment starts at an early stage. Still, some farmers decide to accept ... other strategies, such as fly traps, grazing management, teat stripping, and isolation of the animal ...
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Tenth Anniversary of Dairy Palooza
Although our surroundings are somewhat rustic and possibly lack some technology, we delivered on our ... project. Evidently, our sponsors believed too, as their response was equally as strong in their commitment. ... promise of “making the best better” for this special anniversary. Our purple color reflected that of ...
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Whole Cow’s Milk to Aid in Infant Formula Shortage
Assistant, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, Auglaize County, Ohio State University ... Extension Cow’s make some of the most nutrient dense foods that we know of. But can we feed it to infants? ... magnesium, and selenium. But there are some nutrients that babies need that is lacking in cow’s milk, such as ...
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Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins, and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
value added by some suppliers in the form of nutritional services, blending, terms of credit, etc. Also, ... April F. White, Graduate Research Associate, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State ... within a commodity type can vary considerably because of quality differences as well as non-nutritional ...