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Pasture Management Page

Which pasture would you like to graze?

Care and Establishment of Pasture

It is important to establish and maintain a strong stand of forages regardless of the grazing patterns.  Pastures with poor forage stands are more susceptible to erosion, livestock damage, or weed invasion.  A thick, healthy pasture is not only pleasing to the eye, it also allows livestock to more efficiently and utilize the forage.  For more information follow the link above this paragraph.

• When you decide it is time to establish a new pasture or renovate an old one it is important to select the correct plants for your pasture, fertilizer and lime needs, and seeding rates please refer to the online 
  Purdue Extension Forage Publications.
• Soil test reports can be better understood by reading the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendation Guide. 
• Things to Consider as You Walk the Pasture
  by Ed Heckman, Wayne County – Extension Educator

Rotational Stocking System

Grazing methods are also very important to maintain a productive pasture and keep average daily gains up on livestock.  For information on developing and maintaining rotational stocking systems, as well as tours of established rotational stocking systems, please follow the link above this paragraph.

• How to develop your own farm
• Grazing Management Information
• Fall/Winter Grazing