RIO BLANCO 



SAN K^IGUEL 



MONTEZUMA 



^ Experimental areas 

 Experimental ranch 

 field trials 



Additional sites from which 



w- data were obtained 



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LAS ANIMAS 



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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. 



