Range and Pasture - East

Being a good steward of the lands that have raised generations of families and cattle is a responsibility that no producer takes lightly. And we know that the foundation of any successful operation starts with healthy pastures.

But the challenge with plentiful pastures often means that weeds and invasive brush are a regular problem to deal with alongside the many other things that demand a cattle producer’s time, energy and full attention.

With proven technologies and research-backed resources, Corteva Range & Pasture is here to helps you optimize your grass and hayfields — the foundation that helped get you where you are today and will continue to serve you tomorrow.

We are proud to be your partner in the pasture.

Your Herd, Your Land. Our Commitment.

Solutions for the East

Optimize pasture performance with these Corteva Range & Pasture solutions recommended specifically for cattle producers in the East. 

From the pasture

Hear from the cattlemen and cattlewomen who trust Corteva Range & Pasture to help improve their pastures and build on the foundation of their operations – their grass. 

 

“As much as we love the cattle and being around them, grass is what it’s really all about. The older you get, the more you appreciate a good field of grass.”

Troublesome weeds and brush

Keep an eye out for these common weeds found throughout the eastern United States and surrounding area and get tips for how to manage them.  

Species specifics: Buttercup

 

Controlling buttercup in pastures is key to producing healthy forage and supporting cattle performance. Buttercup first emerges in the fall and winter; control it with DuraCor® herbicide in the fall or early spring.

buttercup

Species specifics: Musk thistle


Musk thistle can grow large quickly and reduce forage utilization beneath the plant by up to 72%, making early control critical for pasture productivity.


 

 

biennial thistle

Species specifics: Common and western ragweed


If ragweed is in your pastures, not only is your grazing land at risk but so is your herd’s health. When its seeds lodge in cattle's eyes, ragweed is a major irritant that can lead to pink eye.
 

ragweed

Species specifics: Spiny amaranth

Controlling spiny amaranth, also known as pigweed, in pastures is key to producing healthy forage and cattle. It can germinate at almost any time, so be on the lookout for it in your pastures.

 


 

spiny amaranth

Let’s connect

Whether you need help identifying a weed or developing a customized management plan to optimize your land’s performance, Corteva Range & Pasture Specialists are your partners in the pasture. 

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Under normal field conditions DuraCor® is non-volatile. DuraCor has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with DuraCor to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated forage. DuraCor is not registered for sale or use in all states. White clover and annual lespedeza exhibit some initial injury (such as lodging and loss of vigor) but recover. NovaGraz™ is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. UltiGrazSM with fertilizer is available for use with specific herbicides in the states of AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Chaparral™ has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with Chaparral and to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated. Consult the label for full details. Chaparral is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions. /span>