Pasture & Forage Consulting for North Mississippi Producers

Tri-State Livestock LLC. helps farms in North Mississippi increase carrying capacity, improve forage quality, and reduce input waste with practical, on-farm consulting. From soil tests and grazing plans to hay sampling and fertilizer strategies, we tailor recommendations to your acreage and goals.

What We Improve

• Stocking rates and grazing rotations to reduce over/under-utilization.
• Soil fertility planning (lime, N-P-K) based on test results and budget.
• Forage species selection matched to your soils and management.

Why It Matters

Disciplined rotations, targeted amendments, and practical lane design raise forage quality and carrying capacity while keeping input costs efficient for North Mississippi conditions.

Service Area

Serving Corinth, Alcorn County, and surrounding North Mississippi counties. Travel fees may apply.

Pricing & Packages

Typical on-farm consulting begins at $85-$125 per hour with a 2-hour minimum for sites within our core North Mississippi radius. Larger acreages or multi-site tours are quoted as day-rates. Soil sampling and lab fees are itemized per sample (see Soil Testing page); hay sampling and interpretation can be bundled. Travel outside core radius (into parts of Tennessee or Alabama) adds a mileage surcharge.

Preparation Checklist

• Recent soil tests (if available) and pasture acreage estimates.
• Livestock head counts by class and target gains.
• Photos or notes on wet spots, erosion, or weed pressure areas.

North Mississippi Strategy

Our area straddles bermuda and fescue influences with hot, humid summers and variable rainfall. We prioritize pH correction with lime where needed, calibrate nitrogen timing to forage demand, and tailor species (bermuda, bahia, annual ryegrass, clovers) to your soils and management style. Water access, shade, and lane design reduce heat stress impacts on grazing behavior.

Deliverables You Receive

• Annotated pasture map with grazing cells and rotation intervals.
• Fertility schedule (lime/N-P-K) aligned with forage goals and budgets.
• Forage establishment/renovation plan including seeding rates and timing.
• Monitoring checklist-simple metrics for progress (ground cover, residuals, ADG trends).

Field Tips

• Use temporary lanes to trial rotations before building permanent fence.
• Track residual heights to calibrate move frequency.
• Time nitrogen to rainfall and forage demand, not the calendar.

FAQ

Can I improve without major fencing costs?

Yes-temporary polywire and step-in posts can pilot rotations before investing in permanent lanes. We size moves to fit your labor patterns.

What if hay quality is inconsistent?

We test representative bales and adjust supplementation precisely. Matching protein and energy to stage cuts waste and stabilize gains.

Do clovers work in my fields?

Often yes, when pH and fertility are corrected. We select species and inoculation protocols appropriate to your sward and timing.

Action Step

Ready to raise forage quality and carrying capacity? Share acreage, herd details, and goals, and we-ll propose an actionable plan with clear pricing.