The temptation to graze some paddocks a bit tighter than normal might have gotten the best of us this fall as we were well aware of high feed costs moving forward. For those acres grazed a bit short, there are options to boost productivity or aid in long term recovery, one of which you can implement very soon: frost seeding.
The ideal window for frost seeding legumes in Iowa is from the end of February through early March. Frost seeding, is simply broadcasting seed on existing pasture when the ground is still frozen. The freeze-thaw cycle moves the seeds into the soil to establish seed…
