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1. OSU Extension Offering Hay Testing Program thru July 31,2025

   Perry County and confirm your interests and the availability of the forage sampling probe if needed. To ... The data collected from the samples will be used to create an eBarn’s county hay quality summary. If ... you are interested in participating in the Extension’s hay testing program, reach out to OSU Extension ...

2. OSU Extension Offering Forage Testing

   your name and completed sample form: Submission Form   FLYER Hay sampling probe available to sign-out ... NIR analysis. Dry Matter Content, TDN,Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K. Contact information: ... freezer. Samples must be delivered to local county Extension office by July 31, 2025 Sample should include ...

3. Forage Testing

   your local OSU  Extension office. Hay sampling probe available to sign-out if needed- contact ... Download Hay Quality Sampling Form HERE With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is ... sample What is provided? Near Infra Red NIR analysis. Dry Matter Content, TDN,Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, ...

4. Forage Testing

   your local OSU  Extension office. Hay sampling probe available to sign-out if needed- contact ... Download Hay Quality Sampling Form HERE With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is ... sample What is provided? Near Infra Red NIR analysis. Dry Matter Content, TDN,Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, ...

5. OSU Extension Offering Hay Testing Program

   producers. Beef cows do not require the same level of nutrition dairy cows need to maximize production. ... testing should be done so producers know what their hay quality actually is and if adjustments need to be ... nutrients to meet the livestock’s requirements in various stages of production. We may need to take a closer ...

6. Stockpiling Cool-Season Grasses with Fall Nitrogen Applications

   matter stockpiled. A 1,200-pound dry beef cow needs to graze approximately 3% of its body weight (36 ... The application of nitrogen (N) to increase forage dry matter (DM) is well documented (Collins & ... in the summer, keep in mind that some forms are subject to surface volatilization, which results in ...

7. Cornus kousa

   is highly variable from tree to tree and from year to year. Nonetheless, it provides a fun snack and talking ... to rub on the trunks of young trees causing damage to the bark. As Cornus kousa ages, it  develops ... . A cousin to our native eastern dogwood (Cornus florida), it blooms later in the season. The species is ...

8. Understanding Soil Testing: A Key to Optimal Crop Growth and Soil Health

   Why get a soil test? Soil testing is often recommended, yet the reasons behind its importance are ... to order kits. Some minor paperwork comes with kits that you will need to complete, which provides ... whether testing is for crop field, landscapes or lawns. Once the sample is collected, it will be sent to ...

9. Soil Testing for Horticultural Needs

   why it is a good practice to return grass clippings and fallen tree leaves to the soil rather than ... diagnostics toolbox. Why Do I Need to Have a Soil Test? Soil test results identify any deficiencies or excess ... A soil test is a useful diagnostic and planning tool. It is the first step in learning what you need to ...

10. Spotted Lanternflies in Ohio: What You Need to Know

    planthopper insect native to Asia. First discovered in North America in Pennsylvania in 2014, it has since ... spread to several states, including Ohio, where it was first identified in 2020. The insect is known for ... Report Sightings: If you spot a spotted lanternfly, take a picture and report it to the Ohio Department ...

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