Stockmaster is a dependable, multi-purpose forage mixture. Stockmaster provides a palatable, digestible forage mixture which is an ideal pasture mixture for cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and horses.
Stockmaster is formulated with improved varieties of endophyte-free perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and orchardgrass. Perennial ryegrass establishes rapidly, performs well in a grazing situation, and is highly palatable and digestible.
Improved varieties of tall fescue contribute persistence, winterhardiness, drought tolerance, and are an excellent source of digestible fiber. Orchardgrass is highly palatable and digestible and provides quality feed into the summer months.
Stockmaster is also suited for high-moisture cutting and hay production.
- Rapid establishment
- Improved yields
- Persistent
- High quality
- Ideal for grazing
- Endophyte-free
Adaptation - Climate
As a mixture of cool-season grasses, Stockmaster is adapted to temperate regions of the United States. The addition of drought tolerant varieties allows it to adapt to drier areas provided supplemental irrigation.
Adaptation - Soil
Stockmaster adapts to a range of soil textures and fertility. It performs in heavy, water-logged to light, well-drained soils. The improved varieties in Stockmaster also enable it to produce under less than optimal conditions.
Uses:
- Stockmaster is ideal for cattle, sheep, goat, llama, alpaca and horse pastures.
- Stockmaster can also be used for high-moisture cutting and hay production.
Establishment:
In moderate climates or in hot, dry areas with irrigation, Stockmaster 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. Stockmaster can be established via full cultivation, no-till, or broadcast seeding. A well-prepared, firm seedbed is ideal for sowing. Recommended planting depth is 1/8 to ¼ inch.
Stockmaster’s seedling vigor and rapid establishment make it suited to no-till or broadcast seedings. After broadcasting, a light harrowing and rolling improves seed-to-soil contact and promotes establishment.
Stockmaster can also be used to improve stand density of existing pastures; plant via no-till drill or broadcast seeding. For broadcasting smaller areas, it is appropriate to broadcast and allow the animals to “hoof” plant the seed.
Seeding Rate:
Seeding rate: 25 lbs/acre
No-till seeding rate: 25 - 30 lbs/acre
Broadcast seeding rate: 35 - 40 lbs/acre
Management:
Given adequate grazing and fertility management, Stockmaster provides a quality, persistent pasture. Graze or mow to maintain a dense, vegetative stand. For grazing, implement a rotational system. Let your pasture grow to a height of 6 inches and then graze or mow to a 3 inch height.
To enhance pasture productivity and nutritive value, add a high quality white clover such as Alice or Barblanca. Alice is an excellent selection for northern regions and Barblanca is suited to southern regions. Alice or Barblanca also provide a source of available nitrogen via nitrogen fixation, thus reducing fertilizer costs. Seed white clover at a rate of 2-3 lbs/acre.
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