2014 PASTURE RENTAL RATE SURVEY
K-State Research and Extension –Bourbon County Data
Southwind Extension District
1. Pasture Rental Rate:
What is the average rental rate paid per acre or per animal unit for
pasture you own or lease?
 I don’t rent any pasture.
Rent Per Acre
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($23.31)
$27.00
$25.00
$25.00
$17.00
$25.00
$17.50
$20.00
$30.00
Rent Per AUM:
(1 animal unit is defined as a 1000 pound beef cow with a calf
less than 4 months of age postpartum. An animal unit month
(AUM) is the amount of forage required for 1 animal unit for 1
month.)
 $4-5
2. Impact of 2014 Weather Conditions upon Pasture Leasing
Arrangements
Do you expect to increase, decrease, or not change the grazing
pressure on your pasture in 2015?
(Select one)
Increase XX
Decrease
No change
XXXXXX
3. Pasture Grazing Period:
During what period of time is leased pastureland grazed during the
year?
Typical Year: Beginning Date: __________Ending Date__________
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Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
March –March 12 Mo.
May 1st – July 20
May 1 – Nov 1
5/15 – 10/15
Year around lease
3/1 – 11/30
4. Livestock Stocking Rate on Pastures:
What is the stocking rate for pasture you own or lease?
For Cow-Calf enterprises
Number of acres per cow/calf pair (3.16)
 4
 504 (total acres?)
 4-5
 3
 4 if pair, 2-3 on ??
 3½
 3
 2½
 4
Mature Weight of Cows (if Cow/calf pairs) (1210)
 1250
 1020
 1400
 1400
 1200
 1250-1400
 1200
 1000
 1100
For Backgrounding or Stocker-Feeder enterprises
Number of Acres per Calf
 6 (500-700lbs)
 4 (400 -800/900)
 4 (200-600)
5. Livestock Water Supply
In what form is water available to drink for livestock? (Check all
that apply)
Transported to Site Pond XXXXXXXX
Stream X Well
Other X Rural Water
Who is responsible for maintaining the livestock water supply
during the Grazing season?
Tenant XXXXX Landowner XXXX
6. Maintaining Fences
Who furnishes labor to maintain the fence?
Tenant
XXXXX
Landowner XXX Both, Both
Who supplies materials to maintain the fence?
Tenant
X
Landowner XXXXX
7. Weed Control
Who is responsible for controlling weeds in the pasture(s)?
Tenant
X
Landowner X
Both, Both, Both
Do any special arrangements exist for weed control if persistent
noxious weeds are present in the pasture(s)? Yes XX No X
If yes, then please explain:
 I brush hog the pastures
 Talk over with owner
8. Physical Location and Type of Pastureland
In which county is the pastureland located?
All respondents answered Bourbon County.
9. Other Comments on Pasture Leasing Arrangements
Do you have any other general comments or observations about
pasture leasing arrangements in your area?
 No
 Very hard to get because of hunters and there contracts. No
Livestock Period.
 Have worked hard last several years to divide pasture and rotate
on timely basis. Can see a noticeable increase in quantity &
quality of grass.
10. Hunting Leases (Please describe any hunting lease
arrangements)
 I have two farms with walk in hunting. I have for farms that I
have a 5 year cash lease.
 Terrible to work with.
 None
11. Tree Clearing (Please describe any tree removal practices or
burning that has been done.)
 I have app. 40 acres that was cleared 20 years ago. Sowed
fescue that it will supply grass for 40 head.
 We have done lots on our own land then some on leased ground
then lost to hunters. 720 Ac.
 Cut sprouts as they appear in pasture. Require checking pasture
4 or 5 times during growing season.
 Burn every other year.