Cool Season Northern Pastures - Warm Season Southern Pastures Having two small lots and rotating the time spent in either will help the food source go farther. Plus this way one of the lots could be sown in a higher costing seed that provides more nutrition and provides more variety. Before man started fencing livestock in restricted spaces they were free to pick and choose which plants they wanted. Many of the old stand-by forages have been developed and improved over the years to provide better protein and vegetative material per plant. Incorporating some newer varieties has enabled farmers or ranchers to get the most out of the least amount of land.
Additional feeds are then supplemental to the main use of the pasture.
Overseeding practices have become more popular in helping to extend the months in some regions that pastures can be used. These practices can also benefit full time pastures in the warmer climates that have thinned and need a little renovation. All pastures naturally have some rate of decline over time due to climate conditions, hoof wear, disease, erosion factors, little or no fertilization being applied, or other factors. Help make a better world for neglected horses with your donation. The county agents in your area are equipped to handle this at a reasonable fee or suggest where to send samples.