Late Winter Pasture Prep: Setting Up for a Healthy Growing Season

Spring pasture success begins long before grass turns green.

Late winter is the most important planning window for pasture health, weed control, and grazing management.

Start with Soil Testing

Soil testing gives you a clear picture of nutrient levels so you can apply fertilizer or lime accurately. Guessing often leads to wasted money or poor results.

Walker’s can help you interpret soil test results and recommend fertilizers or soil amendments based on what your pasture actually needs.

Plan Weed Control Early

Many pasture weeds are easiest to manage before spring growth begins. Waiting too long allows weeds to compete with desirable forage.

Late winter planning helps determine:

• Which weeds are present

• What control methods work best

• When to apply treatments

Avoid Early Grazing

Allowing livestock onto pasture too early weakens root systems and reduces forage production later in the season.

Temporary fencing and rotational grazing tools help protect recovering pasture while maintaining animal nutrition.

Thoughtful preparation now leads to healthier, more productive pasture throughout the year.