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87797 432nd Avenue
Ainsworth, NE 69210
402-387-1800
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2361 State Highway 91
Albion, NE 68620
402-395-2173
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Auburn
73136 Hwy 75
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-4941
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Aurora
609 Q St / W Hwy 34
Aurora, NE 68818
402-694-2191
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Broken Bow
44098 Hwy 2
Broken Bow, NE 68822
308-872-2497
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Central City
1026 G St / W Hwy 30
Central City, NE 68826
308-946-3041
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Crete
2185 County Road H
Crete, NE 68333
402-826-4347
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David City
1707 N 4th Street
David City, NE 68632
402-367-3636
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Elkhorn
11550 N. 204TH ST.
Elkhorn, NE 68022
402-238-2211
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Geneva
736 South 13th Street
Geneva, NE 68361
402-759-3139
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Grand Island
4050 W Stolley Park Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-384-8777
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Gretna
15151 South Hwy 31
Gretna, NE 68028
402-332-4967
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McCook
1207 West B Street
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-2730
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Neligh
1110 E Hwy 275
Neligh, NE 68756
402-887-4158
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Norfolk
3303 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-7333
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North Platte
2700 East Walker Road
North Platte, NE 69101
308-532-5080
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Oberlin
126 N. Penn
Oberlin, KS 67749
785-475-3833
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O'Neill
49110 Hwy 20
O'Neill, NE 68763
402-336-1800
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Ord
711 U Street
Ord, NE 68862
308-728-7770
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Osceola
13006 N Road
Osceola, NE 68651
402-747-2051
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Plainview
53471 W Hwy 20
Plainview, NE 68769
402-582-4840
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Ravenna
42185 Hwy 2
Ravenna, NE 68869
308-452-3254
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Seward
977 280th Road
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-3616
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Spalding
81863 N Mill St
Spalding, NE 68665
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1339 Hwy 281
St. Paul, NE 68873
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257 N. 30th Road
Syracuse, NE 68446
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York
3221 N Lincoln, PO Box 129
York, NE 68467
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150 NW 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
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How To Renovate A Pasture
How To Renovate A Pasture
The need to renovate a pasture happens more often than you might think. If you have some pasture land that’s looking pretty run down, it’s probably in need of a little help that Mother Nature just can’t provide. Without some maintenance, good pasture grass and other desirable vegetation can eventually succumb to weeds. Bringing that pasture back to life will require some effort and investment, but the results will be worth it in the appearance, health, forage quality, and year after year performance of the pasture.
If the pasture is still in essentially good condition, then a simple maintenance approach is appropriate. That means addressing some fairly basic issues like fertility, weeds, and soil pH, along with planting new seed of a variety that is the same as what is already there.
On the other hand, if the pasture is essentially worn out and beset with weeds, then starting over with a complete renovation may be warranted. That means eradicating the vegetation that’s there and replacing it with new seed.
Regardless of your intended approach, take soil samples from a variety of different locations in the pasture and have them analyzed by your local county extension office. The soil test results will tell you if the pasture soil needs remediation in terms of its nutrient levels, fertility, and pH. Working with your local Soil and Water Conservation District office or your county extension service will give you the kind of information and guidance you need to remediate your pasture soil, if needed.
Restoring a pasture.
Once you’ve tested, analyzed and improved the soil as necessary, it’s time to take the next step. To restore a pasture, first mow the pasture as low as possible. A Frontier Rotary Cutter (US CA) is the tool to use. Next, it’s beneficial to disturb the soil surface. The idea is to upset the pasture surface just enough to provide a good germination environment. The process will also promote the growth of existing vegetation.
Next, acquire and plant the new seed. A Frontier Conservation Seeder (US CA) is an excellent implement for this. Available in either 5 foot or 7 foot (1.5 or 2.1 m) working widths, it handles virtually any size seed, from native prairie grasses to large legumes and requires a tractor with a minimum of only 30 engine horsepower (22.4 kW). It can also be used to apply fertilizer. On the other hand, a Frontier Broadcast Spreader (US CA) or Frontier Pendular Spreader (US CA) provides another great solution to restore a pasture. Follow the seed provider’s directions for application rate. Once you’ve spread your new seed, go over the area with a chain or spike tooth harrow to develop good seed to soil contact.
Doing this in the early fall will promote germination and growth before the first freeze hits, which will help foster growth in the spring and plant survival in the future. Let the new pasture grow until it reaches flowering height, then mow to a height of at least 6 inches, if not higher. Let the pasture regrow to its pre-mowing height. Then allow animals to graze if that’s part of your program.
Maintenance is always key.
Once your pasture has returned to full health, it’s important to institute a good maintenance program. This is especially important for good weed control, as weeds will take over a pasture over time and you’ll be back where you started, if not worse.
Mowing the pasture with your rotary cutter twice a year will promote grass growth and help keep weeds down. You can also spot-control weeds with an herbicide spray that is appropriate for your area, existing vegetation, and animal use. Always read and carefully follow label instructions on any chemical additive.
Soil, seed, and maintenance are the ways to a healthy pasture. And remember, always read the Operator’s Manual before operating any piece of equipment and follow all operating and safety instructions.
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Ainsworth, NE
87797 432nd Avenue
Ainsworth, NE 69210
402-387-1800
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Albion, NE
2361 State Highway 91
Albion, NE 68620
402-395-2173
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Auburn, NE
73136 Hwy 75
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-4941
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Aurora, NE
609 Q St / W Hwy 34
Aurora, NE 68818
402-694-2191
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Broken Bow, NE
44098 Hwy 2
Broken Bow, NE 68822
308-872-2497
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Central City, NE
1026 G St / W Hwy 30
Central City, NE 68826
308-946-3041
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Crete, NE
2185 County Road H
Crete, NE 68333
402-826-4347
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David City, NE
1707 N 4th Street
David City, NE 68632
402-367-3636
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Elkhorn, NE
11550 N. 204TH ST.
Elkhorn, NE 68022
402-238-2211
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Geneva, NE
736 South 13th Street
Geneva, NE 68361
402-759-3139
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Grand Island, NE
4050 W Stolley Park Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-384-8777
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Gretna, NE
15151 South Hwy 31
Gretna, NE 68028
402-332-4967
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McCook, NE
1207 West B Street
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-2730
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Neligh, NE
1110 E Hwy 275
Neligh, NE 68756
402-887-4158
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Norfolk, NE
3303 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-7333
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North Platte, NE
2700 East Walker Road
North Platte, NE 69101
308-532-5080
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Oberlin, KS
126 N. Penn
Oberlin, KS 67749
785-475-3833
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O'Neill, NE
49110 Hwy 20
O'Neill, NE 68763
402-336-1800
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Ord, NE
711 U Street
Ord, NE 68862
308-728-7770
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Osceola, NE
13006 N Road
Osceola, NE 68651
402-747-2051
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Plainview, NE
53471 W Hwy 20
Plainview, NE 68769
402-582-4840
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Ravenna, NE
42185 Hwy 2
Ravenna, NE 68869
308-452-3254
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Seward, NE
977 280th Road
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-3616
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Spalding, NE
81863 N Mill St
Spalding, NE 68665
308-497-2511
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St. Paul, NE
1339 Hwy 281
St. Paul, NE 68873
308-754-4419
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Syracuse, NE
257 N. 30th Road
Syracuse, NE 68446
402-269-2241
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York, NE
3221 N Lincoln, PO Box 129
York, NE 68467
402-362-6607
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Lincoln, NE
150 NW 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-438-6189
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