Irrigated pastures require only a small labor force. For good production, irrigated pastures need as much management as most cash crops, or more. Successful pastures must be properly established, fertilized, irrigated, and grazed for the best yields of grain, wool, milk, or dry matter per acre.
The information in this publication is presented as a guide to the development of productive irrigated pastures in New Mexico. The recommendations will likely change as more data and improved species become available.
Irrigated Pastures for New Mexico
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Listed below are some publications containing information on horse pasture management, separated by regions of the United States.
Northeast
- Pasture & Hay for Horses
Southern
- Virginia's Horse Pastures: Grazing Management
- Establishing and Maintaining Horse Pastures
- Forage for Horses
- Forage Systems for Horses in Georgia
- Managing Grazing for Horses
- Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
North Central
- Managing Established Horse Pastures
- The ABC's of Pasture Grazing
- Pastures for Horses
Western
- Pasture Management for Horses on Small Acres
- Irrigated Pastures for New Mexico
- Coastal Pastures in Oregon and Washington
- Pastures in Western Oregon and Washington
- Early Spring Forage Production in Western Oregon Pastures
- Pasture and Hayland Renovation for Western Washington and Oregon
- Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms
- Irrigated Pasture in Montana and Wyoming
- Dryland Pastures in Montana and Wyoming
Western Region: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY
North Central Region: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
Southern Region: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA
Northeast Region: CT, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PN, RI, VT, WV
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The following publication focuses on dryland pastures used in the Western United States. Local experience, observations and research should be considered when planting and managing dryland pastures. A four-step process maximizes the effectiveness of dryland pasture seedings:
- Determine seeding objectives,
- Select the appropriate species and cultivar(s) for the site and the objectives,
- Use proper site preparation and seeding techniques, and
- Implement careful grazing management.
Dryland Pastures for Montana and Wyoming
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Irrigated pastures can be an economical use of productive land. They are a forage resource that can enhance the profitability of livestock production. However, successful management of irrigated pastures requires more capital and labor than does dryland pasture management. Suitable forage species, irrigation and an intensive grazing system are recommended. Economic returns will vary directly
with site productivity and level of management.
This publication provides general information on site and species selection, methods of irrigation, seeding techniques, and proper management of irrigated
pastures.
Irrigated Pastures in Montana and Wyoming
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This publication is intended for small-acreage horse farms (those from 1 to 10 acres) in the high-rainfall areas of western Oregon and western Washington. Because they lack the space of larger farms, small-acreage owners are confronted with different problems. Options for both low-cost and higher cost approaches are included.
Managing Small-acreage Horse Farms
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