Pasture Growth by July 5, 2009

The following table shows the growth from pastures participating in the project. For information about the project see the introductory post. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. It contains the reported results as of the posting date. Some reports may be delayed for various reasons. Previous week’s information is updated when it is received. The current table will reflect the total information available.

Weekly Pasture Growth for 2009

Week Starting	Fields sampled	Minimum	Maximum	Average
	(no.)	(pounds of DM per day)
April 5	10	2.6	52	23.5
April 12	9	10.8	167.1	62.6
April 19	20	1.6	166.5	59
April 26	44	4.6	178.7	59.7
May 3	33	5.4	162.3	67
May 10	43	6.7	353.4	97.6
May 17	41	6.25	253.2	93.2
May 24	51	3.1	306.4	78.2
May 31	49	1.8	152	55
June 7	41	0.5	191.8	59.3
June 14	30	2.8	238.9	51.6
June 21	33	1.4	113.5	41
June 28	26	3.6	180	61.3