Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many Iowa pastures. Pastures with bare areas and thin sod cover will be less productive and more susceptible to weed encroachment. Fostseeding is the broadcasting of forage seed on existing pasture in late winder, with the goal of freeze-thaw cycles shallowly covering the seed. Learn more about other suggestions concerning fertility and grazing management.
