KY Bluegrass
- Early spring (March and April) 60-80 lbs/A
- Late spring (May to early June) (Optional) additional 30-40 lbs/A
- And/or late summer (August to September) (optional) additional 30-40 lbs/A
Tall, Cool-season Grasses
- Early spring (March and April) 80-120 lbs/A
- Late spring (May to early June) (optional) extra 40-60 lbs/A
- And/or late summer (August to September) (optional) extra 40-60 lbs/A
Legume-Grass Mixed Pastures
- If less than 1/3 legume, treat as a grass pasture
- If more than 1/3 legume, no nitrogen is recommended
“Beef cow producers frequently look for ways to maintain or increase pasture productivity. Some of the most practical ways to accomplish this are fertilization, overseeding and improved grazing management.”*https://qav.sga.mybluehost.me/larger-quantities-form/
*Boosting Pasture Production
Stephen K. Barnhart
retired forage agronomist
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
“Pasture fertilization is often not a high priority for beef cattle producers. However, when considering how to carry cows on fewer acres, pasture fertilization may be one of the easiest and most economical solutions.”
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/boosting-pasture-production