Fertilizing cool season grass pastures

Fertilizing cool season grass is something many producers do each year while accounting for forage needs, moisture, the value of the forage, and fertilizer costs.
 
Fertilization of smooth bromegrass pastures should occur late March through April. If the nitrogen is a single application, usually between 80 to 100 lbs. of actual N per acre is suggested for eastern Nebraska. The recommended application rate declines westward across the state with about 30 to 40 lbs. N per acre suggested for the Panhandle.
 
If doing split applications, usually it’s 2/3 in the spring and 1/3 in the fall when…