By Kyle Verhoff, Allen Gahler, Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension-Forage Team; edited by Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension, Hardin County
As soil temperatures rise and the chances of a morning frost decline, the window to spring-establish forages is open. In the spring, the combination of weather and plenty to do make planting opportunities scarce. To take advantage of those short planting windows the following are items to consider improving chances for a successful forage establishment this spring.