Bield:Farm
Q.Land Management & Pasture

How do I renovate a run-down pasture?

A.

Soil test, lime to bring pH to 6.0+ (often 1-3 tons per acre), kill problem weeds, overseed with improved grass-legume mix in fall (or frost-seed clover in late winter), fertilize per soil test, and implement rotational grazing to let new stand establish. Full renovation takes 1-2 seasons for noticeable improvement.

Livestock-breeds and crop calendar pages cover related topics.