PASTURE RENTAL RATE SURVEY

K-State Research and Extension

Southwind Extension District

Thank you for taking part in this Pasture Rental Rate Survey. Please complete the survey questions to the best of your knowledge, and then return the completed survey to the Southwind Extension District – Fort Scott Office, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701 or by e-mail to by October 3, 2016. The results of this survey will be used as a reference by the Southwind Extension District to help answer questions about local land rental arrangements. All responses to the survey will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your participation in this survey and for your support of Kansas State University Research and Extension educational programs and services.

Sincerely,

Christopher Petty, Extension Agent. Livestock Production and Forage Management

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1. Pasture Rental Rate: please specify native or fescue pasture

What is the average rental rate paid per acre or per animal unit for pasture you own or lease?
Rent Per Acre = $______per acre for the grazing season
Rent Per AUM: = $______per animal unit month (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.)
Other Arrangements: = $______per ______($ per lb. of gain, $ per head per day, etc.)

2. Crop Rental Rate

What is the average rental rate paid per acre (if other than per acre, please specify your arrangement) $______

3. Pasture Grazing Period:
During what period of time is leased pastureland grazed during the year?

Typical Year: Beginning Date: ______Ending Date______

4. Livestock Stocking Rate on Pastures:

What is the stocking rate for pasture you own or lease? ______weight of cattle in______out______

For Cow-Calf enterprises

Number of Acres Per Cow/calf pair = ______acres/Cow-Calf Pair
Mature Weight of Cows (if Cow/calf pairs) = ______lbs. per cow

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For Backgrounding or Stocker-Feeder enterprises

Number of Acres per Calf = ______acres/Calf

Starting Weight of Calves = ______lbs.

Ending Weight of Calves = ______lbs.

5. Livestock Water Supply

In what form is water available to drink for livestock? (Check all that apply)

Transported to Site ____ Pond ____ Stream ____ Well ____ Other_____

Who is responsible for maintaining the livestock water supply during the grazing season?

(Check one) Tenant ____ Landowner ____

6. Maintaining Fences

Who furnishes labor to maintain the fence? (Check one) Tenant ____ Landowner ____

Who supplies materials to maintain the fence? (Check one) Tenant ____ Landowner ____

7. Weed Control

Who is responsible for controlling weeds in the pasture(s)? Tenant ____ Landowner ____

Do any special arrangements exist for weed control if persistent noxious weeds are present in the pasture(s)? Yes ___ No ___; If Yes, then please explain: ______

8. Physical Location and Type of Pastureland

In which county is the pastureland located? ______County, Kansas

9. Other Comments on Pasture Leasing Arrangements

Do you have any other general comments or observations about pasture leasing arrangements in your area? ______

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10. Hunting Leases (Please describe any hunting lease arrangements)

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11. Pasture Burning (Please describe any burning practices that have been done.)

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Information from this survey will be used for general education and information purposes only. All responses are strictly confidential.