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<blockquote data-quote="Starting late" data-source="post: 595542" data-attributes="member: 8634"><p>I am thinking along the same lines you are. Frost seeding clover, no-tilling rye in fall, etc to improve forage. I baled some volunteer wheat and when I feed it I get wheat reseeded by the cows! I am seriously considering trying some South Devons in my breeding program. They originated in England and were bred to do well on pasture alone. Of all the breeds I have tried so far the Hereford cow/Angus bull baldies are the best gainers on pasture. Hereford cows are easy to deal with and low maintenance. Saving your own seed like the old timers did is a great idea. I talked to an older man the other day who said he got 5 bushel to the acre of clover seed. At the current $150 bag price that's a pretty good savings. Oh yeah, direct marketing your beef helps quite a bit and lets you control the price you get. The biggest lesson that I have learned so far though is to get good stock. You'll go broke trying to feed inferior animals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starting late, post: 595542, member: 8634"] I am thinking along the same lines you are. Frost seeding clover, no-tilling rye in fall, etc to improve forage. I baled some volunteer wheat and when I feed it I get wheat reseeded by the cows! I am seriously considering trying some South Devons in my breeding program. They originated in England and were bred to do well on pasture alone. Of all the breeds I have tried so far the Hereford cow/Angus bull baldies are the best gainers on pasture. Hereford cows are easy to deal with and low maintenance. Saving your own seed like the old timers did is a great idea. I talked to an older man the other day who said he got 5 bushel to the acre of clover seed. At the current $150 bag price that's a pretty good savings. Oh yeah, direct marketing your beef helps quite a bit and lets you control the price you get. The biggest lesson that I have learned so far though is to get good stock. You'll go broke trying to feed inferior animals. [/QUOTE]
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