Soil test and lime if pH is below 6.0 (most pastures need it). Overseed with improved grass-legume mix, fertilize per soil test, implement rotational grazing, and control invasive weeds. Pasture renovation pays back over 5-10 years through increased stocking rates and better calf weights.
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