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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 754876" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>So what you are saying is that it is cheaper to mow repeatedly rather than spray once? I have found that spraying thick stands of weeds is the most beneficial. Mowing weeds keeping new growth coming on grass and weeds is beneficial as the cows will eat a lot of the new growth on the weeds as well. There are also weeds that are highly invasive that absolutely need to be sprayed, at least initially in order to give the grass a chance to start. IMO</p><p>You may be entirely correct on your recommendation for this particular pasture but it also depends on what the weeds are and how thick they are. Some weeds are stimulated to produce more seed by mowing. Just like grass, when some weeds are topped it stimulate more growth shading out any potential for grass seed germination.</p><p>Again I commend you on your accomplishments but one shoe doesn't fit all. I can positively assure you that I have some species of weeds and brush that will not be controlled by any form of grazing or mowing. Over all, I do agree with you system. It just doesn't work in every situation/location.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 754876, member: 5494"] So what you are saying is that it is cheaper to mow repeatedly rather than spray once? I have found that spraying thick stands of weeds is the most beneficial. Mowing weeds keeping new growth coming on grass and weeds is beneficial as the cows will eat a lot of the new growth on the weeds as well. There are also weeds that are highly invasive that absolutely need to be sprayed, at least initially in order to give the grass a chance to start. IMO You may be entirely correct on your recommendation for this particular pasture but it also depends on what the weeds are and how thick they are. Some weeds are stimulated to produce more seed by mowing. Just like grass, when some weeds are topped it stimulate more growth shading out any potential for grass seed germination. Again I commend you on your accomplishments but one shoe doesn't fit all. I can positively assure you that I have some species of weeds and brush that will not be controlled by any form of grazing or mowing. Over all, I do agree with you system. It just doesn't work in every situation/location. [/QUOTE]
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