Show good pasture Is needed for stock permanent feeding grounds prevent topsoil losses check gullies cattle get plenty of exercise but produce little meat and milk from worn out pastures properly managed pastures control erosion on sloping fields and produce the cheapest of all live stock f feeds eeds overgrazed Over grazed pastures are soon reduced to a playground for hungry cows and mules good permanent pastures prevent losses of topsoil and the formation of gullies together with trees they represent the only natural and income producing means for protecting slopes too steep for the production of clean cultivated crops if you want to keep your p pasture from becoming a live stock gymnasium and protect the soil from washing away application of these timely pasture hints is suggested 1 do not graze heavily in dry seasons 2 mow the weeds and shrubs that rob moisture 3 let new make a good top growth before grazing 4 plant temporary pastures of sudan grass soy beans cowpeas cow peas etc to tide the livestock over the entire season |