Strong soil fertility decisions are the foundation of productive pastures and successful grazing systems. As producers plan for the coming season, understanding how nutrients drive forage growth and plant response is key to making every input count.

Stewarding the Soil: Building 2026 Pastures will focus on soil fertility principles, nutrient and plant response in pastures and hay meadows, and practical steps producers can take now to set up grazing success in 2026. Topics include soil test interpretation, essential nutrients, fertility timing, and matching fertility programs to forage species and management goals.

The seminar will also cover long-range weather outlooks and how projected seasonal conditions can be used to guide fertility planning, forage growth, and grazing decisions.

Topics Covered Include:

• Interpreting soil test results for pastures and hay meadows
• Soil fertility basics, including pH, lime, and key nutrients
• Nutrient and plant response in grazing and hay systems
• Timing fertility applications for the best return
• Aligning fertility plans with forage species and management goals
• Using long-range weather outlooks to support fertility and grazing decisions
• Practical steps to build productive, resilient pastures for 2026

This research-based seminar is designed for livestock producers, hay producers, and landowners looking to make informed fertility decisions and improve pasture performance.