Irrigated pastures in western Oregon usually consist of Ladino or New Zealand white clover and Alta fescue, perennial ryegrass, orchardgrass, or meadow foxtail. These recommendations are intended for improved pastures with a good stand of clover and improved perennial grasses. Fertilizer seldom pays on weeds or weedy grasses.
Improved nonirrigated pastures consist of subterranean clover) New Zealand white clover or lotus major (big trefoil). These legumes are generally planted with perennial or H-1 ryegrass, alta fescue, orchardgrass, or meadow foxtail.
Fertilizing weeds and weedy grasses (bent, velvet, and June grass) seldom pays.
Published April 1942. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog