Repeated mowing, clipping, and hand cutting can reduce weed infestations. Tillage can be used, but is seldom necessary to manage weeds in a good pasture. If mechanical control is unsatisfactory in initial control, herbicides may be needed. But keep in mind that most pasture herbicides will remove desirable legumes as well as weeds. Frequently weeds are patchy, making spot spraying the preferred method of control over the more costly method of broadcasting.
Cultural practices help maintain weed-free pastures.
Good grazing management with rest periods for the pasture and good fertility help keep forages healthy and able to compete with weeds. Issued in furtherance of the acts of May 8 and June 30,1914.