>The most important 'first step' for you would be to get some pasture
>soil tests. Then respond to that data!
I'd echo that general thought but instead I'd focus on actual forage
testing first. And then develop a mineral and feeding regime that is
based on what your pastures actually are in terms of protein, mineral
and energy levels.
Modifying the soils to produce better grass is a long term process.
In our area we're told it can take several years to see improved
plant cover and better species mixes and minerals are a long term
thing to change as well.
In the mean time you have to know what you have as forage so you can
supplement as necessary to meet your production goals.
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