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• April 1: End of dormant season (October through March). Precipitation to this point supports early cool season grass growth. • May 1: Precipitation to this point is the basis for cool season grass growth. The amount of moisture in the soil profile at this point will also affect the rapid growth of cool-season grasses that occurs during May and is the basis for early warm-season grass growth. • June 15: Precipitation to this point is the basis for warm-season grass growth. Moisture in the soil profile will also affect the rapid growth of warm-season grasses that occurs during late June and July. Seeded Annual Forages There are a number of different cool- and warm-season annual forages that can be planted to produce forage dur ing times of deficit. Although most all of these can either be hayed or grazed, the greatest tonnage of forage will be produced when they are hayed. This is because grazing is less efficient in terms of actual consumption vs. the pro duction potential of the forage. With grazing, there are the losses associated with trampling and reduced production because growth is interrupted when plants are grazed at various growth stages. Growing any annual forage with irrigation would, of course, greatly increase yield during drought. This is particularly true for those planted late summer with the intention of fall forage. Information on seeding rates and methods, fertility requirements, or other cultural practices for any forages can be obtained from your local Extension office or seed supplier. TL P I N E H U R

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