Dairy Cow Forage – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com Specially Designed Mixes Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:06:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://naturesseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-naturesseed_icon-1-32x32.png Dairy Cow Forage – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com 32 32 Northern/Transitional Dairy Cow & Cattle Pasture Mix https://naturesseed.com/product/northern-transitional-dairy-cow-cattle-pasture-mix/ Mon, 19 May 2025 18:52:17 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=440359 Our Northern/Transitional Zone Dairy Cow & Cattle Forage Mix is expertly crafted to deliver top-tier nutrition and pasture performance for dairy and beef operations across the northern U.S. and cooler transitional zones. From the rolling hills of Wisconsin and Vermont to the temperate valleys of Kentucky, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, this mix thrives in regions with cool, moist climates, shorter growing seasons, and variable weather patterns.

Featuring a balanced combination of Meadow Brome, Perennial Ryegrass, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa, and White Clover, this mix provides high-energy, protein-rich forage that supports milk production, weight gain, and animal health. Whether used for intensive grazing or hay production, it delivers consistent yields, strong regrowth, and excellent forage quality season after season.


Key Benefits:

High-Energy, High-Protein Forage

  • Excellent for milk-producing cows and fast-growing beef cattle.

  • Alfalfa and White Clover provide high protein and mineral content to support lactation, muscle growth, and reproductive health.

  • Perennial Ryegrass adds digestible energy, boosting intake and overall performance.

Cold-Hardy and Climate Adapted

  • Tailored for regions with cold winters, cool springs, and moderate summers.

  • Meadow Brome and Orchardgrass offer winter hardiness, persistent regrowth, and strong performance in northern soils.

Durable, Productive Pasture

  • Multi-cut and grazing-tolerant species ensure long-lasting productivity throughout the growing season.

  • Dense sward formation helps reduce weed pressure and soil erosion while supporting heavy grazing traffic.

Soil Health and Sustainability

  • Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen, reducing fertilizer needs and supporting balanced nutrient cycling.

  • Promotes long-term pasture vigor and reduces reliance on supplemental feed inputs.


Ideal For:

  • Dairy and beef cattle pasture and hay systems

  • Northern and cool transitional climate zones

  • Farms aiming to reduce feed costs while maximizing pasture productivity

The Northern/Transitional Zone Dairy Cow & Cattle Forage Mix is your go-to solution for building a productive, resilient pasture that meets the demands of modern grazing and hay operations. From northern plains to Appalachian foothills, this mix is ready to fuel your herd and your land.

For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Southwest Desert Dairy Cow Forage Mix https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/cattle-pastures/dairy-cow-forage/southwest-desert-dairy-cow-forage-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/cattle-pastures/dairy-cow-forage/southwest-desert-dairy-cow-forage-mix/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:45:23 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/southwest-desert-dairy-cow-forage-mix/ Our Southwest Desert dairy cow pasture mix is specifically designed to withstand the hot, dry climate of southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. This mix contains a selection of grass and legumes designed to provide palatable, nutrient-dense forage for your dairy cows, ensuring the highest milk production rates possible. This mix produces a pasture that will contain approximately:

80% Bermudagrass

10% Alfalfa

10% White Clover

In an effort to help our customers visualize the finished product, note that the percentages listed above are what you can expect the stand to contain once established. For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Pacific Southwest Dairy Cow Forage Mix https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/cattle-pastures/dairy-cow-forage/pacific-southwest-dairy-cow-forage-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/cattle-pastures/dairy-cow-forage/pacific-southwest-dairy-cow-forage-mix/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:44:25 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/pacific-southwest-dairy-cow-forage-mix/

Our Pacific Southwest dairy cow pasture mix is designed to keep up with the high nutritional demands of a productive dairy cow. This mix contains a selection of nutrient-dense grasses and legumes selected for their palatability, ensuring your cows spend as much time grazing as possible. This pasture was created for the dry summers and wet winters found along the coast from San Francisco to southern California. This mix produces a pasture that will contain approximately:

30% Tall Fescue (endophyte free)

30% Orchardgrass

20% Perennial Ryegrass

15% Alfalfa

5% White Clover

In an effort to help our customers visualize the finished product, note that the percentages listed above are what you can expect the stand to contain once established. For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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