Pat, getting a water analysis done is on the agenda. I'll be dropping off a sample at A&M next week. I know I have a very soft bottom that is likely very nutrient rich but I am going to wait for the water analysis before I formulate a plan. When I bought the place the folks we bought it from were running 30+ head on 21 acres (18 grazable) along with a couple of skinny mares. There wasn't a blade of grass over 1/2" on the entire place and lots of skinny cows. The only water source was the pond. That was 6 years ago but I understand the drought of 2011 was almost a death blow to the pond. I don't think it has ever fully recovered but I am working on it.
