AGR-277: Using a Rising Plate Meter to Measure Pasture Growth: A Practical Guide

Echo Gotsick, Ray Smith | Oct. 14, 2024 (New)

Knowing pasture yields is very helpful for all livestock operations, especially cattle farms. High animal productivity is only possible with access to adequate quantities of high-quality forage. Previous research has shown a correlation between forage height and pasture yield. Height can be measured with tools as simple as a ruler, but this method often does not produce accurate yield estimates because pasture density is not taken into account.