C-713 Click on the image above to download a complete copy of this publication in PDF format. Download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. C-713 Introduction Many producers in the southern Great Plains use wheat as a dual crop.
Wheat is a cash grain crop as well as forage.
Wheat pasture is a valuable source of high-quality forage, typically available in late fall, winter, and early spring, when other forage sources are low in quality and quantity. The crude protein content of wheat pasture commonly ranges from 20-30 percent. The stocking rate during fall and winter ranges from 250-500 animal pounds per acre, depending on growing conditions. During the spring, stocking rates usually can be increased to 500-1,000 animal pounds per acre to utilize the lush growth. Average daily stocker gains are commonly 1.5-2.0 pounds.