Dairymaster is a premium quality mixture formulated to support the high energy and nutritional demands of lactating dairy and beef cows.
It is also suited to meet the feed requirements of growing cattle. Dairymaster is suitable for pastures, haylage and baleage production.
In addition to its nutritional attributes, Dairymaster is formulated to perform under grazing and traffic pressure of cattle.
It consists of perennial ryegrass, recognized for exceptional palatability and nutritive value; endophytefree soft-leaved tall fescue, to improve yield and persistence; and meadow fescue for high digestibility and winterhardiness.
Dairymaster also contains pre-inoculated Alice white clover - a proven, winter-hardy, grazing tolerant clover that increases the protein content of forage and also provides soil nitrogen through nitrogen fixation.
- Rapid establishment and persistent
- High dry matter production
- Exceptional palatability for improved intake
- High protein and energy value
- High fiber digestibility
- Grazing tolerant
Adaptation - Climate:
Dairymaster is adapted to regions where cool-season grasses are grown. It also can be grown in drier areas with irrigation.
Adaptation - Soil:
Dairymaster is suited for deep soils with light or heavy texture. It is adapted to a wide range of fertility and moisture conditions. Dairymaster also performs well on poorly drained, heavy soils.
Uses:
Dairymaster is ideal as a pasture mixture. It is also suited for haylage and baleage production.
Establishment:
In moderate climates or in hot, dry areas with irrigation, Dairymaster can be planted in spring or early fall. In regions prone to summer drought, fall sowing is recommended.
To ensure good establishment, a balanced fertilizer such as 100 lbs/acre of 20-20-20 (N-P-K) should be applied at planting.
Dairymaster can be established via full tillage, no-till, or broadcast seeding methods. A well-prepared, firm seedbed is ideal for planting; use either a Brillion-type seeder or row drill. Maintain a planting depth of 1/8 to ¼ inch.
Dairymaster’s exceptional seedling vigor and rapid establishment make it ideal for a no-till overseeding to improve an existing pasture.
Seeding rate:
Seeding rate: 25 lbs/acre
No-till seeding rate: 25 - 30 lbs/acre
Broadcast seeding rate: 35 - 40 lbs/acre
Management:
Dairymaster performs well under rotational grazing systems and frequent cutting regimes. To maximize tillering, graze at 6 inches down to a height of 3 inches or machine harvest in pre-boot stage of maturity. Given proper management, Dairymaster will produce 5 to 7 tons of highly palatable and nutritious forage dry matter per acre.
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