Managing and caring for the forage plants growing in pastures is probably one of the most important aspects of managing property for landowners. Livestock owners may know how to take care of their animals, but quite often do not fully understand how to manage the plants that comprise their pastures. Caring for the fertility of the soil, forage plants and the management of weeds is as important as caring for the animals that feed on it. Limited grazing heights, times plus allowing long rest and regrowth periods are critical to plant health.
General Info
- Custom Contractors Spraying, mowing, tillage, seeding, haying, etc. Does NOT imply endorsement
- Utah Pasture Guide – Very applicable to Colorado
- Contractor Questions 2019
Soil & Fertility
- Fertilizing Cool Season Grasses & Grass/Legume Mixtures
- Fertilizing Mountain Meadows
- Nutrient Cycling in Pastures
- Soil Management
- Cover Crop Chart
- Managing Cover Crops Profitably
Grazing Management
- Colorado Forage Guide
- Determining the Grazing Capacity of you Horse Pasture
- Stocking Rate & Carrying Capacity
- General Recommendations for Horse Turnout Times on Dryland Pasture
- Grass Growth & Response to Grazing
- Grazing Strategies for Horse Pastures
- Managing Small Acreage Pastures During & After Drought
- Boulder County Pastureland Management Guide Sheet & Calculator
Reseeding
- Forage Planting for the Northern Front Range (older publication written by Bob Hamblen, former Larimer County Ag Extension Agent – now Boulder County Extension Director, still applicable info)
- Grass Seed Planting Tips
- Five Keys to Successful Planting
- Irrigated Pasture Seed Mix Specs from Boulder County call 303-678-6238 for more info
- Non-irrigated Seed Mix Specs From Boulder County call 303-678-6238 for more info
- Native Grass Seed Mix Specs from Boulder County NRCS for Loamy, Clayey Soils
- Native Grass Seed Mix Specs from Boulder County NRCS for Sandy Soils
- Seed Companies for Pasture/Prairie/Range Does NOT imply endorsement
