Forage Management & Pasture Consulting for Tupelo-Area Ranches

Lee County's mix of improved bermudagrass pastures and legacy fescue stands creates both opportunity and challenge for Tupelo-area cattle producers. Tri-State Livestock LLC. provides practical pasture consulting that raises carrying capacity, extends grazing seasons, and reduces hay dependence through site-specific recommendations matched to your soils, livestock, and management style.

Pasture Challenges We Address in Lee County

• Summer forage slumps reducing gain during critical growth periods
• Fescue toxicosis limiting performance on endophyte-infected stands
• Soil acidity preventing clover establishment and nutrient availability
• Over-grazing patterns degrading stand quality and persistence
• Inefficient fertility programs wasting inputs without yield response

What's Included in Tupelo Consultations

1. Field evaluation of current forage stands and problem areas
2. Soil test review and fertility recommendations
3. Forage species selection for your soils and management capacity
4. Grazing plan development with rotation schedules
5. Written recommendations with implementation timeline

Rotational Grazing for Lee County

Even simple 3-4 paddock rotations dramatically improve forage utilization versus continuous grazing. We design economical systems using existing fence lines and temporary infrastructure, allowing you to test principles before investing in permanent improvements. Many Tupelo producers see 20-30% carrying capacity increases without additional fertilizer expense.

Fertility Management

Lee County soils vary in natural fertility. Most pastures benefit from lime to correct acidity, strategic nitrogen timing on bermudagrass, and phosphorus/potassium maintenance. We coordinate with local suppliers and our application service to execute soil-test-based recommendations efficiently.

Tupelo Consulting Pricing

Initial consultations start at $125 for 2-hour on-site visits (typical for properties under 100 acres). Includes field walk, soil test interpretation, written recommendations, and 90-day follow-up support.

Implementation Support

• Soil sampling to establish baseline data
• Fertilizer application with calibrated equipment
• Hay testing to balance supplements

Service Area

Serving Tupelo, Lee County, and surrounding Northeast Mississippi including Itawamba, Monroe, Pontotoc, and Union counties.