Food stored in the roots is essential for regrowth. Short tops mean short roots, and short roots mean less future leaf production for grazing. Lime is spread on pastures to promote maximum growth. It is added to the soil during reseeding, otherwise it is spread on the surface. A soil test determines lime needs.
Red clover adds nitrogen and dilutes the fescue.
It can be applied with the lime. Red clover is easy for us to establish and grow. Some producers like to use other grasses, such as alfalfa or trefoil, but the red clover has worked best for us. When setting up a proper system, it is important to build around a good water source so cows' needs are provided, Watson said. The ruminant animal has the unique ability to harvest, process and extract nutrients from vegetation, convert these nutrients to a highly nutritious product for consumers and retain reproduction for the following year.