Pasture Calendar Publication a great resource for livestock and forage producers

Pasture Calendar Publication a great resource for livestock and forage producers

 A new publication, The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar (PNW 699) authored by Pacific Northwest forage specialists has hit the mark on providing an essay that is easy to learn from and understand the management of pasture forage.  The pasture calendar provides good details on how forage plants progress through the growing and dormant seasons.  The information considers local climates and conditions to provide the producer with recommendations on the best timing for important management practices to optimize forage growth and quality.

  “Forage is the foundation of any successful livestock grazing system” the authors write and “forage quality and quantity will determine stocking rate, daily gain, reproductive success and animal health and vigor”. 

 This isn’t’ your typical twelve month calendar with short reminders and notes.  The publication is filled with detailed information, references, along with useful graphs, and tables to display information in an easy to read format. The calendar also provide recommendations for the timing of weed control and other practices for sustainable grazing systems.  Consider downloading the publication (51 pages) to your personal computer or mobile device for future access and reading. Pasture Calendar