Ohio State University Extension Beef Team

05/31/2026

Do you know your herd’s yield?

Weaning Rate and Measuring Cow Herd “Yield” May 27 2026May 17, 2026 – Garth Ruff, Field Specialist, Beef Cattle and Livestock Marketing (originally published in Progressive Cattle) Do you know your herd’s yield? When I teach Extension programs, I like to ask the audience questions to get a f...

05/30/2026

Know what you are feeding!

As hay quality declines, Extension offers Hay Testing Program May 27 2026May 26, 2026 Know what you are feeding! “Make hay while the sun shines”. How many times have you heard that said throughout the years? In 2025 making dry hay was difficult at best. So far in 2026, making quality forage cont...

05/29/2026

Timeliness and moisture is important for proper fermentation.

Tips for making high-quality baleage May 27 2026May 26, 2026 – Jason Hartschuh, Extension Field Specialist, Dairy Management and Precision Livestock, Ohio State University Extension (originally published in Farm and Dairy) Timeliness and moisture is important for proper fermentation. Photo: Gelley...

05/28/2026

Core inflation measured 2.8% in April. What’s next?

Adjusting for Higher Costs in 2026 May 27 2026May 27, 2026 – James Mitchell, Livestock Marketing Specialist, University of Arkansas Core inflation measured 2.8% in April. What’s next? The Iran war and the ongoing trade uncertainty and tariffs are beginning to show up more clearly in the broader ...

05/27/2026

China's rising beef demand reshapes global trade, impacting U.S. exports and highlighting market potential despite challenges.

05/26/2026

Did you know this w**d is toxic to livestock when present in forage grazing systems, or in stored feeds? Here's the rest of the story: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2642

05/26/2026

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Packer concentration, water rights, grazing rights and more are issues facing the beef industry that in some capacity could influence the future of the industry.

Packer concentration, water rights, grazing rights and more are issues facing the beef industry that in some capacity could influence the future

05/25/2026

Don’t overlook the added labor required with confinement.

Jumping into Confinement Barns Takes a Leap forward in Management May 20 2026May 20, 2026 – Jeff Lehmkuhler, PhD, PAS, Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Don’t overlook the labor required with confinement. Let’s continue this month with our discussion on managing beef cattle in confin...

05/24/2026

Can hay supply be managed before it’s been tested?

Hay season strategy: Plan now for shortage or surplus May 20 2026May 17, 2026 – Jordan Penrose, Ohio State University Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Morgan County (originally published in Ohio Farmer on-line) Can it be managed before it’s tested? As hay season kicks into g...

05/23/2026

Returns improve when N is split into ~3 applications.

Summer Nitrogen Applications for Forage Grasses May 20 2026May 19, 2026 – Emma Matcham, OSU Extension Forage Specialist Returns improve when N is split into ~3 applications. Nitrogen is typically the most limiting nutrient for grass growth, but more isn’t always better. This article will cover s...