Course: SLF 150 Pasture Management

Reading & Audio Visual

Selecting Hay and Pasture Species
Selecting Hay and Pasture Species

Read the article "Hay and Pasture" by Jim Morrison from the University of Illinois at Urbana, Rockford Illinois Extension Center. This reading gives a detailed and in-depth look at establishing pasture grasses and legumes, forage and seeding rate recommendations.

- How can you evaluate older hay pastures?
- What are the steps to follow to renovate a pasture?
- What are best seeding dates?
- What are some forage seeding-rate recommendations for Illinois hay and pasture?
- What are some differences between band seeding and broadcast seeding?
- What is proper seeding depth?