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 2011
Week Starting | Fields sampled | Minimum | Maximum | Average | Past 6 yr Average |
(no.) | (pounds of DM per day) |
April 3 | 7 | 8.8 | 22.7 | 13.9 | na |
April 10 | 9 | 12.9 | 63.4 | 40.1 | na |
April 17 | 28 | 2.1 | 126.2 | 43.4 | 58 |
April 24 | 30 | 0.2 | 197.7 | 58.6 | 75 |
May 1 | 42 | 0.4 | 173.8 | 64.5 | 82 |
May 8 | 57 | 6.7 | 248.4 | 95.8 | 85 |
May 15 | 38 | 0.4 | 207.1 | 85 | 95 |
May 22 | 52 | 6.1 | 170.7 | 82.3 | 77 |
May 29 | 31 | 1.3 | 213.5 | 76.3 | 59 |
June 5 | 33 | 1.4 | 130.9 | 72.9 | 50 |
June 12 | 21 | 15.16 | 84 | 44.5 | 50 |
June 19 | 27 | 0.4 | 113.9 | 45 | 48 |
June 26 | 24 | 2.75 | 111.9 | 34.2 | 49 |