Healthy pastures don’t just happen — they’re built with smart planning and consistent maintenance. May is a key month for preparing your fields, whether you're replanting, reseeding, fertilizing, or fixing fences.
Here’s your checklist to set your pasture up for a strong growing season:
Use region-appropriate grass or forage blends
Over-seeding helps fill in weak spots and boost production
Don’t forget to roll or drag for seed-to-soil contact
Apply fertilizer based on a soil test for the best results
Nitrogen helps early growth, phosphorus supports root development
Watch the weather — apply before rain for better absorption
Walk your fence lines and check for broken posts, sagging wire, or damaged gates
Stock up on t-posts, wire, clips, and insulators now so you're ready
Consider lime to raise pH if your soil is too acidic
Add organic matter or compost to build better root zones
Rotational grazing helps pastures recover and increases forage yield
Use temporary fencing and gates to divide larger fields as needed
Need pasture seed, fencing supplies, or fertilizer?
We have everything you need to prep and protect your pastures this spring — with advice from folks who’ve done it themselves.