This is a time when most people are not thinking about pasture maintenance, but right now is when thistles are the most susceptible to control efforts.
At this point in March one has to hope that spring really is just around the corner. One task that is well suited to the transition time between winter and spring is frost seeding
Managing cheatgrass requires an integrated approach with a focus on breaking the seed cycle and maintaining or improving the vigor of desirable plant species.
Feed costs for over-wintering a beef cow are a major expense in beef cow /calf operations. Some decisions have already been made that will affect the outcome of both your costs and success at this point.
