I have three acres of my farm im wanting to add for pasture. It was just recently harvested for corn. Because of the way the ground lays the corn never did well here as it did on the rest of the farm. I run around 25 stocker cattle 3 times a year. My question is should i turn em out onto the stalks or go ahead and plant winter wheat for the fall calves to run on. I currently have calves on a 5 acre pasture that holds up pretty well with 3 groups (supplemental feeding as well). Im wanting to pull the calves off of the 5 acre to let it rest through the fall. Im open to any suggestions or tips that may be offered Thanks!!!!
Winter wheat thoughts!!
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skyhightree1
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TLM1988 said:
I prefer cereal rye and oats myself
snoopdog
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They will do good on the stubble, anyway you can graze it off and still have time to get wheat up?
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Richnm
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Tritacale. Wheat x Ryegrass. I planted 200 acres last winter , 4 tons an acre average in April. It was 2 feet tall in mid November with 2 irrigation's (4 inches rainfall ). Grew like a tumbleweed . 15% protein.
5S Cattle
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Richnm said:
When did you plant?
Richnm
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Plant Sept 1st every year . 30 pounds N per acre. Water is stopped 10-31 . Cut before heads come out in spring. I don't care what anyone says, it's more palatable this way. Bale it a little green , feed value stays high longer.
