Seeding rates vary depending on the grass species, desired pasture density, and planting method (broadcast seeding, drilling, or overseeding). It’s crucial to follow recommended seeding rates provided ...

Producers wanting to add to or improve the forage species in their existing pastures should consider using either the frost seeding method in February and early March, or interseeding later in the ...

However, frost seeding can be very successful, he says. Frost seeding, a method of broadcasting seeds over snow- or frost-covered pastures, improves poor pastures at a low cost.

This method can improve pastures, add nitrogen to the soil and increase the quality of livestock forage, he says. Frost seeding requires less fuel and equipment than drilling.

Normally, over-seeding rates into existing forage stands are less than for the initial establishment of a stand, but often, gaps in pasture are large enough to warrant the normal seeding rates.

Frost seeding is a preferred establishment method due to its minimal equipment requirements. Typically, a small spinner seeder attached to a tractor or four-wheeler is all you would need for seed ...

When seeding a grass-legume mixture, choose the seeding date, rate and method that give the maximum advantage to the species that you need the most.

Seeding small grains and/or annual ryegrass into bermudagrass pastures offers several opportunities. The practice can reduce hay and winter feed costs and enables more efficient land use.

Tilling the seedbed is the most effective establishment method, but sod seeding using a no-till drill is preferred on sloped ground.

Cool temperatures over the past three weeks have slowed the germination and establishment of perennial ryegrass used for divot repair. Pre-germinating the seed can jump start this process. Although ...