New Pasture...what should I plant?

[jhambley]

I am 50 miles south of Kansas City, KS. I purchased 20 acres of property last fall which had been part of a crop farm (It was in soy beans). I want to get started on some pasture for beef cattle. I would like to use MIG and have been in contact with my local extension agent.

He suggests I plant it all in endophyte-free fescue. I have read good and bad things about this seed and wanted to get some other feedback. I would like to establish a pasture that doesn't have to be replanted every other year as I don't own my own equipment.

Thank you in advance for you input.

 

[jerry27150]

the new arkplus fescue is real good with ladino clover. it stil has the endophyte to keep it strong as old 31, but it doesn't bother cattle

 

[DOC HARRIS]

I am 50 miles south of Kansas City, KS. I purchased 20 acres of property last fall which had been part of a crop farm (It was in soy beans). I want to get started on some pasture for beef cattle. I would like to use MIG and have been in contact with my local extension agent.

He suggests I plant it all in endophyte-free fescue. I have read good and bad things about this seed and wanted to get some other feedback. I would like to establish a pasture that doesn't have to be replanted every other year as I don't own my own equipment.

Thank you in advance for you input.

Your Extension Agent and Jerry have both given you great advice. I would take it.