Ohio State University Extension Beef Team

06/21/2026

Will consumer resistance to price move them towards ground meat blends such as pork with beef?

What a bifurcated economy and New World Screwworm could it mean for beef producers June 17 2026June 16, 2026 – Mike Estadt, OSU Extension Educator, Pickaway County Will consumer resistance to price move them towards ground meat blends such as pork with beef. The U.S. economy is sending mixed signa...

06/20/2026

Minimizing exposure, early detection, and timely treatment of NWS are important.

USDA Confirms New World Screwworm Infestations in Texas and New Mexico June 17 2026June 16, 2026 – Gustavo M. Schuenemann, Risa Pesapane, and Maurice L. Eastridge, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University Minimizing exposure, early d...

06/19/2026

Drought - like experienced the past two summers - doesn’t just slow down forage growth; it shifts the whole balance of the pasture.

What’s in Your Pasture? June 17 2026June 16, 2026 – Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension, Perry County (originally published in Farm and Dairy) Do you know what’s in your pasture? As we move into the beginning of summer, many pastures across our region are still showing the damage of the 2024 drought an...

06/18/2026

Cattle markets in the Southern Plains and Southeast are hitting an early summer slump.

Summer Market Slump June 17 2026June 16, 2026 – James Mitchell, Livestock Marketing Specialist, University of Arkansas Cattle markets in the Southern Plains and Southeast are hitting an early summer slump. In Oklahoma, prices for 400-500 pound steers have been declining since April, falling from $...

06/18/2026

In recent weeks corn, soybean meal, and wheat futures have fallen.

Improved Feeding Margins June 17 2026June 16, 2026 – Stephen R. Koontz, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, Colorado State University In recent weeks corn, soybean meal, and wheat futures have fallen. While the recent emergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S...

06/17/2026

We have nearly all the same toxic w**ds in Ohio pastures.

Toxic w**ds may be found in pastures and hayfields throughout Georgia. This resource can help you identify the species on your farm and what symptoms to watch for in grazing livestock. If you suspect that your animal has consumed a toxic plant species, please contact your local veterinarian for an o...

06/16/2026

Want to learn more about food animal processing? Ohio State University Extension meat specialists are offering this two-day workshop in July!

06/15/2026

Make plans to attend one, or both.

Native Warm Season Grass Forage Workshops June 10 2026May 20, 2026 Make plans to attend one, or both. Livestock producers and resource professionals are invited to two upcoming native warm season grass forage workshops on June 23rd and June 26th in Ross and Gallia Counties. These events are partners...

06/14/2026

The level of heat stress varies at different temperature and humidity.

Be Ready to Reduce Heat Stress in Cattle this Summer June 10 2026June 9, 2026 – Bill Halfman, University of Wisconsin Extension State Beef Outreach Specialist The level of heat stress varies at different temperature and humidity. There is no question that heat stress can negatively impact animal p...

06/13/2026

This w**d is poisonous if consumed!

Bothersome Buttercups June 10 2026June 8, 2026 – Christine Gelley, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County OSU Extension This w**d is poisonous if consumed. Last week I went on two farm visits back-to-back that called in struggles with yellow buttercup in cattle pastures. Buttercu...