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Forage Timely Tips for February
- Remove animals from waterlogged pastures to limit pugging and soil compaction.
- Continue grazing stockpiled tall fescue if available.
- Assess grass stands. If thin, consider frost seeding legumes.
- Begin frost seeding with at least 6-8 lb/A red and 1-2 lb/A ladino white clover on closely grazed pastures.
- On pastures with lower fertility, consider adding 10-15 lb/A annual lespedeza to the above recommendation.
- Consider applying N at 40 lb/A in mid to late February on some pastures to promote early growth (not on frost seeded pastures).
- Sign up for shared use drills for spring renovation.
- Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test if not done in fall.
- Control problem weeds like buttercup in late February when day temperatures are forecast above 50 degrees for 3 consecutive days.
