Today’s youth is the Future of Agriculture. Join Caden Buschur, Darke County Extension, ANR Educator, at the Worch Memorial Public Library at 790 Center St. in Versailles on Oct. 17 at 4 pm to discover careers available in the field of agriculture. He will discuss youth organizations, career pathways, and opportunities to get involved with agriculture at a young age
Join Caden Buschur, Extension Educator, at the Greenville Public Library at 520 Sycamore St. in Greenville on Oct. 10 at 1 pm as he presents the benefits and potential challenges of cover crops. He will discuss which cover crops are best for your garden and how to go about planting, growing and terminating the crop.
“Ohioans have been waiting a long time for the arrival of tropical moisture to help ease and reverse long-term drought conditions in the state. On Friday, September 27, 2024, a little too much of a good thing arrived with the name Helene.”
Dr. Aaron Wilson shares the latest weather update, focusing on the impacts that the hurricane has had on Ohio weather. Dr. Wilson also provides a forecast for the upcoming weather.
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-34/hurricane-helene-howls
“Step back in time and reminisce about what has happened the past 50 years with dairy cows and learn how to progress into the future.”
It’s no surprise that dairy cows are more productive now than they had been in the past, but it is fascinating to look at the details of just how much they have improved, and why. In this article, OSU Adjunct Professor Dwight Roseler compares the status of American dairy production in the modern day to its past status and discusses the reasons behind the improvements.
Factors include genetics, feed management, and cow care. Roseler also reminds us of the importance of focusing on the future of the dairy industry and thinking of the improvements yet to come.
https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/back-to-the-future-in-dairy/843140.html
“I still have both sheep and cows, and I often ask myself why. The answer is that sometimes a flerd is better. The cattle focus most of their grazing on grasses, legumes, a few random forbs, and some tree leaves within reach while the sheep most often prefer forbs and legumes over grasses.”
As retired NRCS Agronomist and Grazing Specialist, Victor Shelton, reminds us, it is always good to take proper care of your pasture. Shelton discusses an interesting approach to grazing management in this article: the combined grazing of both sheep and cattle, what he refers to as a “flerd”. Read along to learn about the potential benefits of this style of grazing and considerations you may want to keep in mind if you keep both species.
https://u.osu.edu/beef/2024/10/02/practice-creativity-when-grazing-a-flerd/
“In Episode 27, we are in the field with Dr. Laura Lindsey, Extension State Specialist for Soybean Production, discussing soybean pod shattering.”
The latest Battle for the Belt episode focuses on soybean pod shatter with Dr. Laura Lindsey, and also provides an update on the Battle for the Belt trial fields across the state.