tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40130448485134582262012-01-04T18:50:40.327-05:00J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-67305934344493714802012-01-04T18:50:00.000-05:002012-01-04T18:50:40.390-05:00

Recently Extension Farm Management specialists in the North Central Region updated resources on farm leasing. Ag Lease 101 is the website where you can find the information.  It contains publications discussing various lease arrangements and sample leases.  One publication is devoted to pasture rental agreements.

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-30663516314865628622012-01-04T18:30:00.001-05:002012-01-04T18:32:23.421-05:00

In December at the 2011 Buckeye Shepherds Symposium Dr. Bill Weiss, OSU Animal Sciences, gave a presentation on storing forages.  The session was recorded and published on-line.  It covers many of the considerations of storing forages.  You can view the presentation at: Storing Forages by Dr. Bill Weiss  ( http://go.osu.edu/storingforages )

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-52505937338676369212011-10-30T23:49:00.002-04:002011-10-30T23:51:03.412-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-34143188389777423632011-10-27T08:57:00.001-04:002011-10-27T08:57:07.347-04:00

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J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-12149096687682016952011-10-23T19:58:00.000-04:002011-10-23T19:58:44.252-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-7846815636948801452011-10-16T22:26:00.001-04:002011-10-16T22:26:53.993-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-19123803700691397762011-10-09T22:18:00.001-04:002011-10-09T22:18:54.714-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-18995047264365288052011-10-02T23:29:00.001-04:002011-10-02T23:29:34.259-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-2661131639102476312011-09-25T23:13:00.000-04:002011-09-25T23:13:05.807-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-69167149260821751142011-09-18T21:14:00.001-04:002011-09-18T21:15:24.957-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-69805250155373548542011-09-11T23:00:00.001-04:002011-09-11T23:00:50.819-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-64357930604639746882011-08-28T23:14:00.000-04:002011-08-28T23:14:54.964-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-81146570768567468352011-08-21T23:41:00.001-04:002011-08-21T23:43:49.702-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-84267653267685578392011-08-14T22:46:00.001-04:002011-08-21T23:42:55.092-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-27568576102041627722011-08-06T22:48:00.000-04:002011-08-06T22:48:37.205-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-34967276824109335482011-07-31T22:43:00.000-04:002011-07-31T22:43:05.950-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-83765595877403998332011-07-29T14:23:00.003-04:002011-07-29T14:32:28.909-04:00

This year’s OFGC dairy tour will consist of 2 grass based dairy stops, on September 10. We will caravan this tour starting at Sylvia Zimmerman’s Fulton Creek Jersey Farm, with the second stop at Phillip Bauer’s Farm about 40 min away. Meet at Sylvia’s at 10:00 am, lunch will be provided at her farm. Stop #1: Sylvia Zimmerman – 10:00 am - 518 Welsh Rd, Richwood, Ohio, 43344 Fulton Creek Jersey

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-53439930369151863412011-07-29T13:58:00.004-04:002011-07-29T14:34:36.324-04:00

This year’s Ohio Forage and Grasslands Summer Beef tour will be held Wednesday, August 17. The tour will highlight beef grazing in Southeast Ohio near Athens. Join OSU Extension Educator Rory Lewandowski and others to see and hear how these graziers are managing their farms. The tour will consist of 3 stops. Meet at the Athens Extension office at 9:00 am - 280 West Union Street, Athens, OH

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-79576676685347341892011-07-24T19:33:00.000-04:002011-07-24T19:33:33.716-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-34529767718747798602011-07-17T23:08:00.000-04:002011-07-17T23:08:53.158-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-69580863022934822092011-07-10T22:20:00.000-04:002011-07-10T22:20:26.197-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-6802188865943040992011-07-03T23:35:00.002-04:002011-07-10T22:15:13.358-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-19536261150565720572011-06-29T11:28:00.000-04:002011-06-29T11:28:06.176-04:00

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J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-6155254844116336962011-06-26T23:19:00.000-04:002011-06-26T23:19:22.382-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-31494581789036490332011-06-19T22:17:00.001-04:002011-06-26T23:19:40.541-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-28936335969420187412011-06-12T22:25:00.000-04:002011-06-12T22:25:17.007-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-4622973530069893942011-06-05T22:35:00.000-04:002011-06-05T22:35:13.980-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-7076403031170523122011-05-31T21:10:00.004-04:002011-05-31T21:22:21.144-04:00

As the sun makes its appearance once again in Ohio, many forage producers are looking forward to making hay. But you should be patient to wait for firm soils before trying to mow the crop, especially in alfalfa. In addition, if your alfalfa is yellow and short, it could use a little time to recover from waterlogging stress.Once the soils are firm though, how can we get hay cured as quickly as

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-7079987231436564962011-05-29T22:28:00.000-04:002011-05-29T22:28:50.881-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-61161318384799970442011-05-22T20:51:00.000-04:002011-05-22T20:51:21.649-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-33362103096057085142011-05-18T12:26:00.003-04:002011-05-18T12:36:12.775-04:00

The following are some thoughts on wet weather grazing provided by Dr. Bruce Anderson, Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska:Wet, muddy pastures require special grazing techniques. Many times when the spring grazing season begins, pastures are soft and wet. Grazing can quickly get these pastures muddy and damaged by hoof traffic.Special grazing techniques are needed to limit

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-78345642307538418742011-05-15T22:37:00.000-04:002011-05-15T22:37:14.901-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-82532560206226029342011-05-08T22:20:00.000-04:002011-05-08T22:20:19.249-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-30347690707752287832011-05-02T15:26:00.000-04:002011-05-02T15:26:02.669-04:00

The Ohio Pasture Measurement Project is in full swing for 2011. For more details about this project check out the original post. Basiclly, this project involves graziers measuring the same pasture field every week using a commercially available rising plate meter and reporting the measurement. We then calculate how much the pasture is growing during that week. (The specific plate

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-76347636177506113272011-05-01T20:54:00.001-04:002011-05-02T15:27:24.519-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-80332493398876197392011-04-24T23:26:00.003-04:002011-05-02T15:28:17.868-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-47332983645857260032011-04-18T22:30:00.000-04:002011-04-18T22:30:29.097-04:00

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J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-50945065919596948342010-12-29T16:55:00.000-05:002010-12-29T16:57:22.452-05:00

The first grazing school of 2011 is scheduled for the Tuesday evenings of January 11, 18 and 25. The three session course will be held 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Auditorium, 2280 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, Ohio. A Grazing School is designed for the producer or farm manager. It provides valuable information in a fun atmosphere that can be used to ensure that the

Bob Hendershothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398287554714182282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-63099776652665899952010-11-10T14:26:00.001-05:002010-11-10T14:27:27.442-05:00

The 10th Annual Heart of America Grazing Conference is returning to Kentucky. It will be held January 25 & 26 at the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne in Louisville. The Conference rotates among five states (Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky). The program will feature leading speakers from all five states concerning topics of interest to all producers interested in grazing. In addition to

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-27916100830190824192010-09-30T11:50:00.001-04:002010-09-30T17:06:32.616-04:00

The Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council Annual Meeting will be February 11, 2011 from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. The focus will be “The Plant and How It Grows”.  Dr.Glen Schmaker, Forage Specialist, Extension Assistant Professor from University of Idaho will do sessions on making hay, understanding how to maximize grazing based on the time of day and cool season plants. Dr. Marvin Hall, Penn State

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-11343510721327970602010-09-22T11:33:00.003-04:002010-09-22T11:41:46.077-04:00

By: Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator Athens County and Buckeye Hills EERAI recently received an email inquiry from a livestock owner who practices rotational grazing. His question is one that many graziers may be facing with dry fall conditions. Copied below is his email question and my response to his question.Question:It’s very dry. Have saved residual 3 to 5” forage in most paddocks. I

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-79257190622869013472010-08-30T10:51:00.000-04:002010-08-30T10:51:51.929-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-3593286729096866572010-08-30T08:19:00.003-04:002010-08-30T08:24:53.864-04:00

PASTURE MANAGEMENT IN THE FALL Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator Athens County and Buckeye Hills EERAThe fall period, particularly the months of September and October, is an important time to manage pastures. Specifically, pastures must be managed to insure that the desirable grass and legume plants are able to build up and store carbohydrate reserves for the winter period. It is this

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-72668734033908962742010-08-09T16:22:00.003-04:002010-08-09T16:35:37.898-04:00

Darke County Pasture WalkA pasture walk is scheduled for August 19, 2010 at the Dan Kremer "Eat Food for Life" Farm, 14360 Mangen Road, Yorkshire, Ohio. Yorkshire is in the northeast corner of Darke County. Directions are available at the Kremer website http://www.eatfoodforlife.com/html/location.html .The Kremer's have implemented several grazing and pasture management practices through the use

Bob Hendershothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398287554714182282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-89858225832985892002010-08-09T16:15:00.001-04:002010-08-09T16:22:07.036-04:00

Jefferson County Pasture Walk Planned(Carrollton, OH) — A Pasture Walk is planned for Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Spring Valley Farm located near Mount Pleasant, OH on County Road 1. This pasture walk is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.Join us this month as we travel to Spring Valley Farms, where you will have a chance to learn about the Finney family’s experience with the ultra-high stock density

Bob Hendershothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398287554714182282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-16162032218816288722010-07-26T18:27:00.000-04:002010-07-26T18:27:27.995-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-1893675059758179812010-07-13T14:08:00.000-04:002010-07-13T14:09:43.710-04:00

In recent years, landowners and livestock producers have become interested in creative pasture leasing arrangements. From the producer standpoint concerns are long term investments such as: fencing, fertility adjustments, water accessibility/development, and facilities. From a landowner perspective the concerns are: return on land investment, retention of overall farm quality, and soil quality. I

Clif Littlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07325741037015902248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-43410916543149295362010-06-28T22:09:00.000-04:002010-06-28T22:09:02.546-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-22878264034749284372010-06-14T18:40:00.000-04:002010-06-14T18:40:24.074-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-51170019964182303812010-06-07T17:43:00.000-04:002010-06-07T17:43:39.024-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-22474617192860636682010-06-02T16:01:00.004-04:002010-06-02T16:11:44.886-04:00

We are at a stage now where we can affect grazing for the season. Right now our fields are finishing up their “reproductive” stage of growth as our grasses are setting seed heads and our legumes are blooming. After they set seed, perennial plants transition from the reproductive stage to the vegetative stage. Up to this transition, energy of the plant has been moving up from the roots to the

C Penrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10474366606714129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-64318426664424468912010-06-01T13:25:00.001-04:002010-06-01T13:25:16.808-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-26821722693484549632010-05-26T15:11:00.005-04:002010-05-28T09:24:32.719-04:00

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Athens County, Buckeye Hills EERAJune is often a transition time for pasture management. Generally in early June moisture and temperature are still favorable for good cool season grass growth. It is also a time when grasses are maturing if seed heads have not been clipped or grazed off and, even if an earlier clipping was done to remove seed heads; there can

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-11199119494306018392010-05-24T11:47:00.000-04:002010-05-24T11:47:06.796-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-33367518947905077922010-05-18T09:24:00.001-04:002010-05-18T09:25:55.960-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-77574592827518674662010-05-10T21:39:00.001-04:002010-05-10T21:40:52.032-04:00

OSU Extension – Champaign County has a late spring pasture walk planned for May 27th, from 6-9PM.  Even though I grew up on a cow-calf operation in southern Ohio, I have forgotten most of what I knew. I have attended these Pasture Walks in Clark, Shelby, Miami and Darke counties in the past and have always learned a great deal. They are casual events held in the pasture, often with animals nearby

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-24485307440617260542010-05-10T15:23:00.004-04:002010-05-10T15:34:08.590-04:00

The May and June Athens Area Grazing Council meetings are set. The May meeting will be held on Tuesday evening May 25 at the Athens County Extension office, located at 280 West Union Street behind the Athens Health Department on the Athens County Fairgrounds. Rory Lewandowski will be presenting a program with photos from the OSU Extension Sheep team trip to Australia. The meeting will begin at

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-71544329376683055492010-05-10T14:17:00.001-04:002010-05-11T10:33:45.657-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-54845344540352706842010-05-10T10:08:00.002-04:002010-05-10T13:38:29.443-04:00

The Ohio Pasture Measurement Project is in full swing for 2010. For more details about this project check out the original post. Basiclly, this project involves graziers measuring the same pasture field every week using a commercially available rising plate meter and reporting the measurement. We then calculate how much the pasture is growing during that week. (The specific plate meter we

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-43449585214090384082010-03-18T19:45:00.001-04:002010-03-18T19:49:02.626-04:00

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Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-54631386639445996922009-12-11T11:27:00.002-05:002009-12-11T11:30:33.870-05:00

The 2009 Forage Performance Trials Report is now available online athttp://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~perf/The report is a summary of performance data collected from forage variety trials in Ohio during 2009. It includes commercial varieties of alfalfa, orchardgrass, tall fescue, annual ryegrass and teff, in tests planted in 2006 to 2009 across three sites in Ohio: South Charleston, Wooster, and

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-87552859325450629622009-11-30T14:25:00.002-05:002009-11-30T14:26:23.851-05:00

North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference will be January 28 and 29, 2010 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton, Ohio.  This two day program is full of information and opportunity to network with dairy graziers across Ohio and the Midwest. Speakers include Joe Tomandl from Medford, Wisconsin; Tom Weaver, dairy nutritionist and crop advisor from Cuba City, Wisconsin; Dale Neufeld, dairy grazier

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-10898679581467475212009-11-24T15:28:00.001-05:002009-11-30T09:45:39.412-05:00

A multi-state meeting of grassland farmers, "Heart of America Grazing Conference," is coming to Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio, January 20-21, 2010. The annual meeting rotates among five states from Ohio to Missouri. The conference combines research information along with talks by producers from the Midwest, said Bob Hendershot, Lancaster, Ohio, NRCS state grassland conservationist,  who is

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-29986490963460579582009-09-18T12:45:00.002-04:002009-09-18T12:56:48.992-04:00

Do you have an existing grazing operation that you are thinking about making some changes to? Or are you ready to start a grazing operation and need some guidance or ideas?If so, come to the Newcomerstown area on October 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for a Field Day. This will be an informative field day discussing grazing system planning, fencing, water distribution, and pasture health.

Gina Schwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141169965458716571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-50005615376125254122009-08-28T15:41:00.003-04:002009-08-28T15:49:56.005-04:00

The final Western Ohio pasture walk for 2009 will be held Thursday September 17 at Leroy and Rose Meyer's Organic Valley Farms. Organic Valley Farms is located at 9859 Brandewie Road, outside of Fort Loramie, Ohio.Organic Valley Farms has been producing certified organic milk for three years, and presently milks 55 cows raised on six acres of alfalfa and grass pastures. Bob Hendershot, NRCS

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-10257959627021193412009-08-26T13:04:00.005-04:002009-08-26T13:28:32.881-04:00

Virginia will be hosting an excellent conference on grass finished livestock, to be held October 23-24, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Staunton, VA.Nationally and internationally recognized experts will deliver science-based information about producing and marketing a consistently high-quality grass-finished product. It will cover forage systems for grass finishing, alternative

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-24146979094382919642009-08-26T11:31:00.003-04:002009-08-26T11:51:01.056-04:00

The Purdue Forage Day will be held September 17 in east central Indiana.This will be a great educational event for forage producers and anyone interested in seeing new hay making equipment perform side-by-side.For more information, see www.agry.purdue.edu/forageday

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-91957543716352715972009-07-21T14:03:00.004-04:002009-08-26T11:30:24.892-04:00

On Tuesday, August 11, the next stop in the Western Ohio pasture walk series will take place in Darke County. This pasture walk will be held in northwest Darke County at 12926 Yorkshire-Osgood Road in Yorkshire.This pasture walk is open to anyone involved in grazing livestock and will take place from 6:30 to 9:00 in the evening. There is no registration required but for more information, feel

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-48422250975279710242009-07-06T10:56:00.002-04:002009-07-06T11:04:25.132-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-21462927339647022572009-07-06T10:41:00.002-04:002009-07-06T10:44:28.628-04:00

The July 2009 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: Ohio General Assembly's Proposal on Livestock Care Standards Board; Oats, planted late, continue to be our most dependable forage?!?!; The Grazing Contingency Plan; No Matter How You Slice It, It’s P to K, 1 to 4, 13 to 50!

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-68764603876526521462009-06-26T14:53:00.002-04:002009-06-26T14:59:11.972-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-19627486306325151612009-06-22T14:30:00.003-04:002009-06-22T14:33:39.508-04:00

This article was originally published by Steve Barnhart, Extension Forage Agronomist with the Iowa State University Department of Agronomy.I baled my hay a little too wet, now it's beginning to heat. Should I be worried? There are a lot of reasons given for hay being baled before it has dried thoroughly in the field. But, whatever the reason, questions and concerns about hay heating reach my

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-57924357465517279352009-06-21T21:49:00.002-04:002009-06-21T21:54:32.121-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-39135949658154787792009-06-12T07:59:00.002-04:002009-06-12T08:02:31.565-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-43500470114455484302009-06-11T10:57:00.003-04:002009-06-11T11:05:11.822-04:00

We invite you to join us for the Sheep Grazing tour on July 10, 2009 in Noble County. For the past two years, Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council have sponsored a pre-Sheep Day tour with Small Farm Institute, OSU Extension, OSU Sheep and Forage Teams, NRCS and Ohio Sheep Improvement Association. The cost for the day tour will be $30.00 for OFGC members and $35.00 for non members. It includes the

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-7721767247579684992009-06-04T21:50:00.001-04:002009-06-04T21:55:06.212-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-73368378413590170822009-05-28T15:15:00.002-04:002009-05-28T15:36:03.606-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-87281922350414275412009-05-27T12:41:00.003-04:002009-05-27T12:50:37.034-04:00

The third pasture walk in the Western Ohio Pasture Walk series will be held on Thursday, June 18 at Agle's Beaverdale Farm. Agle's Beaverdale Farm is an Ohio Century Farm located at 993 South Urbana-Lisbon Road in South Vienna, Ohio.Agle's Beaverdale Farm consists of 2.000 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle. There are four generations currently working on the farm. This pasture

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-7892638426149297522009-05-19T14:52:00.003-04:002009-05-19T14:59:21.826-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-27073455276856596222009-05-14T10:20:00.002-04:002009-05-14T10:26:23.972-04:00

Recently, I joined a network of citizens across the United States giving daily rain measurements. The network is called CoCoRaHs and stands for Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow network. This is a great way to see just exactly how much rain has fallen in a particular area on a particular date.Anyone is welcome to join, but you don't have to take measurements to see the data. For more

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-78128102418493481872009-05-12T08:59:00.005-04:002009-05-12T13:54:16.665-04:00

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator Athens County Pasture measurement allows a grazier to determine an estimate of how much forage dry matter (DM) is available in a pasture paddock. Once forage DM is estimated, then the grazier can figure out how many animals can be grazed in that paddock for a given period of time. This is something that experienced graziers gain an eye for over time

Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10582165633432508396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-48399997688292599752009-05-11T18:04:00.002-04:002009-05-11T18:06:48.797-04:00

Champaign County Pasture Walk - May 28, 6:30 to 9PMAs noted earlier we will be at the same location as last year - 4145 E. SR 296, Urbana - Cable Acres Farm, home of Larry & Jan Dagger. Justin Dagger a Champaign SWCD board member and brother Jason Dagger are also involved in the operation. We plan to go up the hill this year to look at growth on winter pasture. Also on the farm for discussion is

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-3582497419927469052009-05-11T15:26:00.002-04:002009-05-11T15:29:07.110-04:00

The May 2009 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: Summer Annual Forages; Springs, Ponds & Streams; and Pasture Soil Quality, Assessing the Evidence.

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-73670039531101662009-05-11T10:58:00.001-04:002009-05-11T11:01:31.907-04:00

The pasture growth for the first 10 days of May was 155.5 lbs dry matter/acre/day on my farm in southeast Pickaway County.The paddock needs grazed, too much grass (too many leaves) 4311 pounds of dry matter per acre. I am predicting the growth rate will slow down this week until I can get the animals on to graze it. Still no seed heads but it was grazed in mid April removing 460 pounds of dry

Bob Hendershothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398287554714182282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-71793559048043659032009-05-06T14:24:00.005-04:002009-05-06T14:47:14.742-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-60507363887900806122009-05-06T13:31:00.003-04:002009-05-06T14:06:30.873-04:00

The Ohio Pasture Measurement Project is in full swing for 2009. For more details about this project check out the original post. Basiclly, this project involves graziers measuring the same pasture field every week using a commercially available rising plate meter and reporting the measurement. We then calculate how much the pasture is growing during that week. (The specific plate meter we are

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-89561410587533456552009-04-20T16:04:00.009-04:002009-07-07T18:40:08.872-04:00

The western Ohio Counties of Champaign, Clark, Darke, Miami, Montgomery, and Shelby will be holding monthly pasture walks throughouth the Spring, Summer, and into Fall. The dates and, where applicable, locations are included.April 25-1-4 pm. This pasture walk will be located at Possum Creek Farm Metro Park which is located at 4790 Frytown road in Dayton. For more information, contact the

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-61847455539753656062008-12-22T10:55:00.000-05:002008-12-22T10:57:09.939-05:00

The December 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: Reducing Feeding Losses for Large Round Bales, “Forage” Oat Update, 2008 Ohio Forage Performance Trials, The Heart of America Grazing Conference.Be sure to check out the Events Page for grazing/forage related events in the

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-79454072371932000072008-12-15T13:14:00.010-05:002008-12-16T14:44:23.507-05:00

The 2008 Forage Performance Trials Report is now available. It has been published in a special supplement to Ohio’s Country Journal, but is also online at http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~perf/ and can be requested at any Ohio State University Extension office.The report includes the performance of varieties of alfalfa, red clover, orchardgrass, tall fescue, perennial and annual ryegrass, teff,

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-16677578646447261882008-11-13T09:17:00.005-05:002008-11-13T09:22:32.797-05:00

The five-state Heart of America Grazing Conference will offer producers an opportunity to gain information on the advantages of improved grazing systems. Purdue Extension and other Indiana organizations will join with Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio organizations to sponsor the event. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Columbus, IN on January 21and 22, 2009

Mark Sulchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498935496172364413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-4234260139389786642008-10-30T12:10:00.006-04:002008-10-30T12:34:28.378-04:00

The Montgomery County Extension Office will be offering their first ever "Hosremen's Dream" series for horse owners in and around the Montgomery County area. The Horsemen's Dream Series will consist of three different programs scattered throughout the end of 2008 and 2009. Programs offered in the series include: A Forages for Horses Workshop- This workshop will take place on Monday,

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-38957892977857510722008-10-30T10:00:00.000-04:002008-10-30T10:02:01.336-04:00

North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference will be January 29 and 30, 2009 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton, Ohio. The focus is “Managing Resources”. The speakers and panels will look at the different practices and systems that a dairy grazier has to make work. Speakers include Cheyenne Christianson and Gary Zimmer from Wisconsin, Abe Collins from Vermont, Marlin Newswanger, Tom Noyes,

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-67987565757680261502008-10-24T10:17:00.001-04:002008-10-24T10:20:52.321-04:00

The Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) along with Medina County Farm Bureau, NRCS, and Town & Country Seville are presenting the Equine Environmental & Liability Awareness Program to Medina County Equine Operations. The program is set up to address Equine operations facility management in a manner that is friendly to your horses, alpacas, neighbors, and the environment.

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-30499725848271435472008-10-16T16:03:00.003-04:002008-10-16T16:15:57.056-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the original post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-68564238577821218162008-10-02T15:12:00.001-04:002008-10-02T15:39:01.966-04:00

The September 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: Planned Winter Feeding, Prussic Acid Poisoning Potential in Frosted Forages, Fall Cutting of Alfalfa.Be sure to check out the Events Page for grazing/forage related events in the next few months and even into next year.

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-80683367699330932782008-09-12T10:01:00.002-04:002008-09-12T10:13:37.578-04:00

Fall is slowly approaching, the leaves are starting to fall, the nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter...and the pasture walk season is coming to a close for Perry County. The last pasture walk for this year will be held Monday, September 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Wyer Farm near Roseville. New and experienced graziers are encouraged to attend. The farm address is:8898

Gina Schwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141169965458716571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-90644192614119031572008-09-05T14:39:00.004-04:002008-09-05T14:55:09.557-04:00

What an interesting, challenging year it has been for growing forages in Western Ohio. Starting on a beef operation in Champaign County in May, we have traveled to various grazing operations throughout the season and observed how grasses and legumes were growing at various points in the growing season. We followed the Champaign pasture walk with a stop at a sheep operation in Darke County in

Tim Fine, MSU Extension Richland Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08165081164507848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-89094594338873150092008-09-03T10:44:00.004-04:002008-09-03T10:59:48.055-04:00

The pasture walk season is coming to a close in Licking County for this year. The last pasture walk is going to be on Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 at the farm of Alice and Lewis Main. New, incoming, and established graziers are encouraged to attend.Alice and Lewis' farm address is:6694 Castle RoadJohnstown, OH 43031Directions: From Newark, take 16W, and continue on OH-37N/

Gina Schwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141169965458716571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-66120057230397901582008-08-28T16:00:00.002-04:002008-08-28T16:07:11.656-04:00

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the original post. 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

J McCutcheonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013044848513458226.post-47071590107535822232008-08-22T13:38:00.007-04:002008-09-09T16:05:41.871-04:00

Ag Engineer Dennis Buckmaster has developed plans for building a simple homemade tool to determine moisture content of forage samples.Buckmaster designed the dryer out of a standard home hair dryer and materials available at hardware stores. The homemade dryer is called a "Vortex Dryer", so named because a CPVC pipe is attached to a funnel- or vortex-shaped container made from two round duct

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