. Economics of forage production in the mountain meadow areas of Colorado : a progress report . â LAS ANIMAS p/^o^e:/^ U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEC. 59 (3)-2650 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE Figure 1. Mountain meadow area of Colorado They found that unless reasonably good irrigation practices were followed, maximum benefits from these practices could not be obtained. Ideal irriga- tion means that the meadow is given a light irrigation approximately every week or two throughout the growing season. The amount of water applied and the frequency of application depend upon the soil profile,
. Economics of forage production in the mountain meadow areas of Colorado : a progress report . â LAS ANIMAS p/^o^e:/^ U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEC. 59 (3)-2650 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE Figure 1. Mountain meadow area of Colorado They found that unless reasonably good irrigation practices were followed, maximum benefits from these practices could not be obtained. Ideal irriga- tion means that the meadow is given a light irrigation approximately every week or two throughout the growing season. The amount of water applied and the frequency of application depend upon the soil profile, its water- retention abilities, temperature, humidity, stage of growth, and other factors. Analysis of the most economical irrigation practices warrants special attention. For phases of the study reported here, we assume that reasonably good, intermittent irrigation is practical and will be carried on. The study on which this publication is based was intended to summarize results of research on selected management practices and to analyze these results from an economic viewpoint. To do this, monetary values need to be established for hays of various quality and costs of harvesting.
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