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An Intensive System of Grassland Management

Massachusetts Agricultural College

Abstract

It must be remembered that any figures given in this paper are for one season only, and not the average of several years work, and furthermore that this season has been abnormal. The rainfall for June, July and August was 21.6 inches as compared with 10.7 inches for the previous ten-year average. Consequently this is in reality a statement of progress rather than a report of a concluded trial of a system of management. However, a few general conclusions may be drawn from the year's work:

1. A thick sod is essential for best results from fertilization.
   
2. Heavy fertilization with nitrogenous fertilizers increases markedly the quantity of grass and also increases its nitrogen and calculated protein content.
   
3. The carrying capacity of pastures may be increased by the use of the principles involved in this system.
   
4. We believe that this Intensive System of Grassland Management, with suitable modifications, may be adapted to conditions in parts of the United States.
   

^* The author greatly appreciates the constructive criticisms contributed by Director F. J. Sievers and Professors T. G. Archibald, A. B. Beaumont, J. A. Foord, E. J. Montague, and V. A. Rice.