Week Starting | Fields sampled | Minimum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no.) | (pounds of DM per day) | |||
| April 6 | 4 | 18 | 109 | 53 |
| April 13 | 3 | 18 | 118 | 59 |
| April 20 | 5 | 26 | 138 | 73 |
| April 27 | 19 | 20 | 197 | 72 |
| May 4 | 29 | 28 | 211 | 114 |
| May 11 | 30 | 12 | 220 | 92 |
| May 18 | 12 | 15 | 200 | 88 |
| May 25 | 24 | 14 | 172 | 71 |
| June 1 | 19 | 7 | 138 | 45 |
| June 8 | 11 | 9 | 75 | 46 |
| June 15 | 30 | 1 | 239 | 40 |
| June 22 | 28 | 4 | 157 | 37 |
| June 29 | 28 | 2 | 131 | 46 |
| July 6 | 25 | 1 | 119 | 49 |
| July 13 | 21 | 10 | 171 | 59 |
| July 20 | 27 | 1 | 187 | 43 |
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Pasture Growth by July 27
The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. It contains the reported results as of the posting date. Some reports may be delayed for various reasons. Previous week’s information is updated when it is received. The current table will reflect the total information available.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Goat Marketing Pasture Walk August 14, 2008
If you are interested in learning about grazing goats and marketing, keep the date of August 14, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m. clear on your calendar to attend a pasture walk in Licking County. That evening's pasture walk will be held at Ellis Farms, a goat farm near Newark. Topics of direct marketing goats, and goat grazing management will be covered. Steve Hibinger, former NRCS Grazing Specialist, has been asked to lead this event.
The farm address is:
3744 Chestnut Hills Rd
Newark, OH 43055
Directions from Newark: take OH-13 north to OH-657. Turn left onto OH-657 (Marion Rd) and go about 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Chestnut Hills Rd NE, and go about 1.8 miles. Follow posted signs. Light refreshments will be provided.
Licking County pasture walks are sponsored by USDA-NRCS, Licking County SWCD, and Licking County OSU Extension. For additional information about this event, or if you'd like to be included on the Licking County pasture walk mailing list, call (740)670-5329, or (740) 452-8618.
The farm address is:
3744 Chestnut Hills Rd
Newark, OH 43055
Directions from Newark: take OH-13 north to OH-657. Turn left onto OH-657 (Marion Rd) and go about 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Chestnut Hills Rd NE, and go about 1.8 miles. Follow posted signs. Light refreshments will be provided.
Licking County pasture walks are sponsored by USDA-NRCS, Licking County SWCD, and Licking County OSU Extension. For additional information about this event, or if you'd like to be included on the Licking County pasture walk mailing list, call (740)670-5329, or (740) 452-8618.
Knox County Pasture Walk July 31st!
Want to know more about rotational grazing and sheep?
Tomorrow night, July 31st, there is a pasture walk near Howard, in Knox County at 6:30 p.m. The pasture walk is going to be held at the home of Greg and Bev Miller. Greg and Bev own and operate a rotational grazing system for sheep. Jeff McCutcheon, Extension Educator for Knox County, will be leading the pasture walk.
The farm address is:
25267 Blanchard Rd
Howard, Ohio, 43028
Any individuals with questions about the event should call (740) 392-7806, (740)397-0401, or (740)452-8618.
Tomorrow night, July 31st, there is a pasture walk near Howard, in Knox County at 6:30 p.m. The pasture walk is going to be held at the home of Greg and Bev Miller. Greg and Bev own and operate a rotational grazing system for sheep. Jeff McCutcheon, Extension Educator for Knox County, will be leading the pasture walk.
The farm address is:
25267 Blanchard Rd
Howard, Ohio, 43028
Any individuals with questions about the event should call (740) 392-7806, (740)397-0401, or (740)452-8618.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Fayette County Grazing School in August
The Fayette County Grazing School is a three night event featuring Bob Hendershot, the Ohio NRCS Grazing Specialist. Bob will cover several topics each night important to every livestock owner, whether you are currently grazing livestock or not.
This course will provide you with the tools necessary to develop a Grazing Management Plan. If you are an EQIP applicant, you will likely be required to obtain a Grazing Management Plan to be eligible to apply for grazing practices on your farm.
The classes will be held August 6, 11, and 13, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Ag Center. Please plan to attend all three clases, as Bob will cover different topics each night. Cost for the class is $20.00, which includes a 'Pastures for Profit' binder from the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council, and a grazing stick.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Fayette Soil and Water Conservation District. Please RSVP by August 1 to Sara Morris, NRCS District Conservationist, at (740)335-6201 or sara.morris@oh.usda.gov . Please include your name, phone number, and number of people attending.
This course will provide you with the tools necessary to develop a Grazing Management Plan. If you are an EQIP applicant, you will likely be required to obtain a Grazing Management Plan to be eligible to apply for grazing practices on your farm.
The classes will be held August 6, 11, and 13, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Ag Center. Please plan to attend all three clases, as Bob will cover different topics each night. Cost for the class is $20.00, which includes a 'Pastures for Profit' binder from the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council, and a grazing stick.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Fayette Soil and Water Conservation District. Please RSVP by August 1 to Sara Morris, NRCS District Conservationist, at (740)335-6201 or sara.morris@oh.usda.gov . Please include your name, phone number, and number of people attending.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Pasture Growth by July 13
The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. It contains the reported results as of the posting date. Some reports may be delayed for various reasons. Previous week’s information is updated when it is received. The current table will reflect the total information available.
Week Starting | Fields sampled | Minimum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no.) | (pounds of DM per day) | |||
| April 6 | 4 | 18 | 109 | 53 |
| April 13 | 3 | 18 | 118 | 59 |
| April 20 | 5 | 26 | 138 | 73 |
| April 27 | 19 | 20 | 197 | 72 |
| May 4 | 29 | 28 | 211 | 114 |
| May 11 | 30 | 12 | 220 | 92 |
| May 18 | 12 | 15 | 200 | 88 |
| May 25 | 24 | 14 | 172 | 71 |
| June 1 | 19 | 7 | 138 | 45 |
| June 8 | 11 | 9 | 75 | 46 |
| June 15 | 25 | 1 | 115 | 29 |
| June 22 | 22 | 4 | 157 | 41 |
| June 29 | 20 | 2 | 131 | 43 |
| July 6 | 16 | 1 | 102 | 35 |
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Pasture Growth by July 6
The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. It contains the reported results as of the posting date. Some reports may be delayed for various reasons. Previous week’s information is updated when it is received. The current table will reflect the total information available.
Week Starting | Fields sampled | Minimum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no.) | (pounds of DM per day) | |||
| April 6 | 4 | 18 | 109 | 53 |
| April 13 | 3 | 18 | 118 | 59 |
| April 20 | 5 | 26 | 138 | 73 |
| April 27 | 19 | 20 | 197 | 72 |
| May 4 | 29 | 28 | 211 | 114 |
| May 11 | 30 | 12 | 220 | 92 |
| May 18 | 12 | 15 | 200 | 88 |
| May 25 | 24 | 14 | 172 | 71 |
| June 1 | 19 | 7 | 138 | 45 |
| June 8 | 11 | 9 | 75 | 46 |
| June 15 | 25 | 1 | 115 | 29 |
| June 22 | 22 | 4 | 157 | 41 |
| June 29 | 20 | 2 | 131 | 43 |
Monday, July 7, 2008
Upcoming Grazing Field Day near Coolville, Ohio July 26th
The next grazing day for the Tri-County Grazing Council is scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Grazing Day will begin at Spectrum Farm, owned and operated by John and Mary Ellen Wozny. John and Mary Ellen raise Murray Grey cattle and manage them through a rotational grazing system.
Fernando Silveira, MV, an assistant professor- clinical, at OSU, will also be at the farm to present and discuss his beef breeding work for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) project strated in 2002. There will be a morning pasture walk of the Wozny's grazing system, including a stop at their field of switchgrass. Scott Bauerbach of Green Valley Coop will have a presentation on livestock minerals. The day will conclude with a visit to a neighboring cattle farm, owned by Larry Simmons and managed by Matthew Atha. This visit will focus on his breeding program, the basis of which is his Heat Watch Estrus Detection System.
Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Green Valley Coop. Please bring your own chairs for the meal and any presentations. There is no fee for this event, and no limit on number of participants, however, there is a registration deadline to make sure there are meals planned for all those attending. Please RSVP to Kevin Wagner at (740) 373-4857 before July 23, 2008 with the number attending.
Directions to Spectrum Farm: From Coolville, take OH7-US50 West/North until it splits. Stay on OH7 to Pomeroy, which narrows to a two-lane road. Turn right onto Brister Road (first road on right). Go about 0.8 miles, the driveway will be on your left through pine trees. Follow posted signs.
For details, contact Kevin Wagner at (740) 373-4857, kevin.wagner@oh.nacdnet.net, or Gina Casto (740) 452-8618 Ext. 108, gina.casto@oh.usda.gov .
This will be an information-filled day! We hope to see you there!
Fernando Silveira, MV, an assistant professor- clinical, at OSU, will also be at the farm to present and discuss his beef breeding work for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) project strated in 2002. There will be a morning pasture walk of the Wozny's grazing system, including a stop at their field of switchgrass. Scott Bauerbach of Green Valley Coop will have a presentation on livestock minerals. The day will conclude with a visit to a neighboring cattle farm, owned by Larry Simmons and managed by Matthew Atha. This visit will focus on his breeding program, the basis of which is his Heat Watch Estrus Detection System.
Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Green Valley Coop. Please bring your own chairs for the meal and any presentations. There is no fee for this event, and no limit on number of participants, however, there is a registration deadline to make sure there are meals planned for all those attending. Please RSVP to Kevin Wagner at (740) 373-4857 before July 23, 2008 with the number attending.
Directions to Spectrum Farm: From Coolville, take OH7-US50 West/North until it splits. Stay on OH7 to Pomeroy, which narrows to a two-lane road. Turn right onto Brister Road (first road on right). Go about 0.8 miles, the driveway will be on your left through pine trees. Follow posted signs.
For details, contact Kevin Wagner at (740) 373-4857, kevin.wagner@oh.nacdnet.net, or Gina Casto (740) 452-8618 Ext. 108, gina.casto@oh.usda.gov .
This will be an information-filled day! We hope to see you there!
Licking County Pasture Walk July 17th
The next Licking County Pasture Walk will be held at the farm of Michael Pitcher on Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 6:30-8:30. Michael and his family have lived on the 40 acre farm for a few years now, and have been working to convert old overgrown sheep pasture into a productive rotational grazing system for raising beef. Topics for the evening walk include rotational grazing establishment, paddock and water layout, and grazing management basics.
If you are just getting into rotational grazing, this stop is a must-see! If you are a seasoned grazier, this walk is a prime opportunity to pass on your grazing knowledge and network with fellow graziers. Light refreshments will be served following the walk. Everyone is welcome, there is no fee or registration for this event.
The farm address: 10650 Honda Hills Rd, Thornville, Ohio, 43076. Directions: From Newark, take Linnville Rd/Linnville Rd SE out of town for about 7.0 miles, and turn left onto National Rd SE/US-40 for about 0.1 mile. Turn right onto Honda Hills Rd SE/Twp Hwy 328, and go approximately 0.2 miles. The driveway will be on your left. Follow posted signs.
Licking County Pasture Walks are sponsored by USDA-NRCS, Licking County SWCD, and Licking County OSU Extension. For additional details, call John Johnson at (740) 670-5329, or Gina Casto at (740) 452-8618. Hope to see you there!
If you are just getting into rotational grazing, this stop is a must-see! If you are a seasoned grazier, this walk is a prime opportunity to pass on your grazing knowledge and network with fellow graziers. Light refreshments will be served following the walk. Everyone is welcome, there is no fee or registration for this event.
The farm address: 10650 Honda Hills Rd, Thornville, Ohio, 43076. Directions: From Newark, take Linnville Rd/Linnville Rd SE out of town for about 7.0 miles, and turn left onto National Rd SE/US-40 for about 0.1 mile. Turn right onto Honda Hills Rd SE/Twp Hwy 328, and go approximately 0.2 miles. The driveway will be on your left. Follow posted signs.
Licking County Pasture Walks are sponsored by USDA-NRCS, Licking County SWCD, and Licking County OSU Extension. For additional details, call John Johnson at (740) 670-5329, or Gina Casto at (740) 452-8618. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Miami County Pasture Walk July 17
The third in a series of five pasture walks scattered around Southwestern Ohio will take place on Thursday July 17. Attendance at the five pasture walks allows sheep, beef, goat, and horse producers to gain a unique perspective of various pasture/hay management options at various stages of growth throughout the spring and summer. The walks started at a beef production facility in Champaign county in May, moved to a sheep producer's farm in Darke County in June, and will be held at a horse farm in Miami County in July.
Larry and Kate Carpenter will be our gracious hosts for this stop on the pasture walk tour. The Carpenter’s live at 1905 S. St. Rt. 48, just north of Ludlow Falls, Ohio.
Bob Hendershot, Ohio grazing specialist for NRCS will be on hand to discuss pasture and hay management, horse nutrition, setting up paddocks for intensive grazing, and a good portion of the time will be spent on proper soil testing techniques in a pasture/hay field. Because the Carpenter’s raise horses, this pasture walk will focus primarily on managing pastures for horse production, however the information shared will benefit producers of any type of grazing animal.
The pasture walk will begin at 6:30 and will conclude around 9:00. Anyone interested is welcome to attend and there is no pre-registration or fee required. For more information and directions, contact Tim Fine in the Miami County Extension Office at 937-440-3945, or by email at fine.17@cfaes.osu.edu.
Larry and Kate Carpenter will be our gracious hosts for this stop on the pasture walk tour. The Carpenter’s live at 1905 S. St. Rt. 48, just north of Ludlow Falls, Ohio.
Bob Hendershot, Ohio grazing specialist for NRCS will be on hand to discuss pasture and hay management, horse nutrition, setting up paddocks for intensive grazing, and a good portion of the time will be spent on proper soil testing techniques in a pasture/hay field. Because the Carpenter’s raise horses, this pasture walk will focus primarily on managing pastures for horse production, however the information shared will benefit producers of any type of grazing animal.
The pasture walk will begin at 6:30 and will conclude around 9:00. Anyone interested is welcome to attend and there is no pre-registration or fee required. For more information and directions, contact Tim Fine in the Miami County Extension Office at 937-440-3945, or by email at fine.17@cfaes.osu.edu.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July Issue of Amazing Graze Newsletter Now Posted
The July issue of the Amazing Graze Newsletter is now posted on the Ohio Forage Network website. Follow the newsletter link. In this issue you will find articles entitled: Bale Cost, The Ohio Pasture Measurement Project, Brassicas, and Pasture vs Confinement Lamb Finishing.
There are over 18 grazing, pasture or forage related events planned for the rest of this summer. Be sure to check out the Events Page for grazing/forage related events in the next few months.
There are over 18 grazing, pasture or forage related events planned for the rest of this summer. Be sure to check out the Events Page for grazing/forage related events in the next few months.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Pasture Growth by June 29
The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. It contains the reported results as of the posting date. Some reports may be delayed for various reasons. Previous week’s information is updated when it is received. The current table will reflect the total information available.
Week Starting | Fields sampled | Minimum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no.) | (pounds of DM per day) | |||
| April 6 | 4 | 18 | 109 | 53 |
| April 13 | 3 | 18 | 118 | 59 |
| April 20 | 5 | 26 | 138 | 73 |
| April 27 | 19 | 20 | 197 | 72 |
| May 4 | 29 | 28 | 211 | 114 |
| May 11 | 30 | 12 | 220 | 92 |
| May 18 | 12 | 15 | 200 | 88 |
| May 25 | 24 | 14 | 172 | 71 |
| June 1 | 19 | 7 | 138 | 45 |
| June 8 | 11 | 9 | 75 | 46 |
| June 15 | 25 | 1 | 115 | 29 |
| June 22 | 22 | 4 | 157 | 41 |
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