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Winter cleaning pastures
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Introduction
Introduction1 quiz -
Winter cleaningWhat is winter cleaning?
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Herbicide effect and use
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The process of winter cleaning pastures
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Timing and rate1 quiz
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Grazing and over-sowingGrazing and over-sowing
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Pasture recovery
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Long-term impacts
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Other management considerations1 quiz
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SummaryWinter cleaning summary1 quiz
The issue:
When left uncontrolled, populations of annual grass weeds reduce the quality and productivity of sub-clover based pastures and, eventually, out-compete desirable species. Winter cleaning is an effective tactic to reduce annual grass weeds with short seed viability.
The impact:
Winter cleaning can increase the composition and contribution of desirable grasses and sub-clovers, making the pasture more productive.
The opportunity:
If winter cleaning is successfully implemented, it supports improved growth of perennial and sub-clover content, extending the productive life of a sown pasture and improving livestock productivity.