Grasses

When planting grass for pastures or hayfields, many farmers decide on the species and then pay little attention to the variety, buying whatever seed is cheapest or available. This is a little like deciding to add a cow to the herd but not caring whether it’s a Holstein or an Angus. Failing to select a high-performing grass variety can be a very expensive mistake....More

Plenty of moisture in mid-July has spurred the growth of central Mississippi’s bermudagrass hay crop, says grower Danny Martin of Jackson....More

Forage producers in southwestern Missouri should be on the lookout for rust in tall fescue fields, warns Brie Menjoulet, University of Missouri Extension agronomist....More

Many Kentucky hay growers are bringing in lower-than-normal first-cutting yields, reports Ray Smith, University of Kentucky Extension forage specialist....More