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<blockquote data-quote="sonny" data-source="post: 57004" data-attributes="member: 953"><p>I am not that familiar with East Central Arkansas. But what I would do is plant a 50/50 mixture of Orchard grass and Endophyte free Fescue like MAXQ brand. Sow the Orchard Grass at about 10-15 pounds per acre, and the Fescue at about 30 pounds per acre. Then I would mix in a Legume like Ladino (white clover) or Alfalfa but do not exceed 25% of the total planting for pasture as a Legume. Legumes contain nitrates and will cause the grazing animals to bloat in springtime. However, they are very high in protein and will help put nitrogen back into the soil and reduce your fertilizer needs.</p><p>First I would get a soil sample and send to my local extension agent to determine the amount of lime needed. The Soil PH will be one of the most important items in achieving a healthy pasture. Lime in the fall and fertilize in the spring. Another thing if possible I would allow for one whole growing season before I began grazing to allow the pasture to get established and the grasses to establish a deep root system. Otherwise cattle will tend to pull the grass up by the roots while grazing.</p><p></p><p>Generally speaking it is recommended that you have one acre of pasture per animal. You can exceed this in the spring and possibly summer depending upon the amount of water and how well your pasture is. However, you will most likely have to supplement this with hay in the winter time.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sonny, post: 57004, member: 953"] I am not that familiar with East Central Arkansas. But what I would do is plant a 50/50 mixture of Orchard grass and Endophyte free Fescue like MAXQ brand. Sow the Orchard Grass at about 10-15 pounds per acre, and the Fescue at about 30 pounds per acre. Then I would mix in a Legume like Ladino (white clover) or Alfalfa but do not exceed 25% of the total planting for pasture as a Legume. Legumes contain nitrates and will cause the grazing animals to bloat in springtime. However, they are very high in protein and will help put nitrogen back into the soil and reduce your fertilizer needs. First I would get a soil sample and send to my local extension agent to determine the amount of lime needed. The Soil PH will be one of the most important items in achieving a healthy pasture. Lime in the fall and fertilize in the spring. Another thing if possible I would allow for one whole growing season before I began grazing to allow the pasture to get established and the grasses to establish a deep root system. Otherwise cattle will tend to pull the grass up by the roots while grazing. Generally speaking it is recommended that you have one acre of pasture per animal. You can exceed this in the spring and possibly summer depending upon the amount of water and how well your pasture is. However, you will most likely have to supplement this with hay in the winter time. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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