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Forage Focus: The Basics of Pasture Grazing Rotations

In this month’s episode of Forage Focus, our host Christine Gelley of Noble County OSU Extension elaborates on some of the most important information required for designing grazing rotations on farm. Christine will introduce viewers to basic plant biology information necessary for understanding forage growth, the strengths of utilizing rotational grazing for plant and animal health, strategies for estimating available forage for animals to consume, and ideas for designing rotations depending on the resources you have available.

Source : osu.edu

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Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Video: Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping away at your bottom line? That’s where yardage comes in. Yardage is a key factor in managing winter feeding costs for cow-calf operations. In this episode, we explore why yardage matters, how to measure and track it, and how to use those insights to make more informed decisions on your farm.