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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: If I stockpile pasture since mid to late August, will I affect the re-growth next spring if I let stockers eat the pasture down in the winter; or will the roots still be in good shape? What care do I need to take to protect the pasture for next spring?
Thanks for your help.
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A: Stockpiling cool-season grass pasture can be beneficial for the grasses next spring. This is because those grasses had rest from grazing from late August through fall and that allowed them adequate time to build up energy reserves in their root systems. Additionally, new shoots or tillers emerge in the fall, over-winter, and become some of the first visible growth in the spring. When grazing the stockpiled grass this winter, one should leave about 3 to 4 inches of residual stubble.
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Dr. Jerry Volesky, Associate Professor of Agronomy
West Central Research & Extension Center - North Platte, North Platte, NE
October 14th, 2009
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