[Jacob-list] Renewing Pastures

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Hi there!  I am an extension agent, with a background in Pasture seeding, but I can honestly tell you , the only advice you should follow is that of your LOCAL extension agent.. things are so diffrent in each area.. heck each COUNTY!  and what may be a sure bet here might spell disaster at your place.... Get some LOCAL advice... they know what works in your area! 
 
Jennifer Tucker
Moose Mtn Ranch





-----Original Message-----
From: Beryl Schwartz <beryl5145 at wirelessbeehive.com>
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Sent: Tue, Mar 2, 2010 5:54 pm
Subject: [Jacob-list] Renewing Pastures



All,
 
Well, I finally got a tractor (49 Ford 8N) and the following implements: blade, disker and cultivator.  So now I can work on my pastures.  I installed irrigation lines last summer, so I can also water them.  Not a lot grows in these pastures, so every bit helps. 
 
I had them tested and they have very low amounts of organic matter (<0.5%).   So I was thinking about incorporating organic matter (wood chips, manure and half rotted compost) by spreading it on a 1 acre pasture, cultivating it in, disking it and planting seed.  I am going to do this in the fall.  I plan on planting a mixture of Ranger alfalfa and dryland pasture grass 
 
I have some questions:
 
Am I on the right track?
Any tips on plowing?
What is the best way to plant seed?
How many weeks do I plant before the frost?
What is the best way to fence out the animals the following spring and summer? 
 
Thanks,
Beryl Schwartz
Stockton, Utah


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