This would give us the average percent ground cover of tall fescue for the pasture. If this number is above 25%, you should consider applying a fertility treatment.

Many pastures in Arkansas and around the country are planted in Kentucky 31 tall fescue. A toxic endophyte fungus that infects the grass causes constriction of blood vessels in mammals.

Horses are selective grazers that prefer some cool-season grasses over others in pasture. But what about in hay? Researchers ...

University of Missouri Extension specialists urge continued feeding of hay to allow pastures to rebuild root reserves to prepare grass for strong growth next spring.

Frequent droughts in Missouri have livestock producers discussing more adaptable summer pasture options. “With tall fescue as the dominant Missouri forage, there are few options to enhance those ...

Second-cutting fescue makes quality hay when stems and seed heads were cut earlier.

Making blanket recommendations on fall nitrogen fertilizer rates to pastures is difficult because of the variability in how forages are managed in the Fescue Belt.

Apply nitrogen in mid-August to pastures after they have been grazed, harvested for hay, or mowed, assuming adequate moisture is available.

Farmers agree that there is a good supply of both hay and pasture as winter comes to the New River Valley. For some of the hay, quality may be an issue, said Alan Graybeal, who lives in Blacksburg ...