The ‘S’ curve growth of forages

The old saying, “You get what you put into it” isn’t more true anywhere than in livestock production. The type and quality of feed is going to affect the quality of the finished product.

There are several different options and brands in the feed store, but under normal conditions the best feed is the fresh, green, growing salad in the pasture.

The problem is keeping it green and growing. The darker the grass, the more nitrogen it tends to possess. The lighter in color, the more protein it generally contains.