The Alliance for Grassland Renewal
The Mission of the Alliance for Grassland Renewal is to reduce or eliminate the negative effects of toxic tall fescue on the livestock forage industry through education and outreach, industry led quality control standards, and incentives, while pursuing new technologies and techniques.
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Our Programs
EDUCATIONAL workshops for farmers to understand both the science and practical management of novel tall fescue varieties.
Rigorous QUALITY TESTING and certifying of commercial products, ensuring availability of live, viable endophyte in the highest quality seed.
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS to assist farmers in the costly but beneficial transition from toxic to novel tall fescue.
About the Alliance
Formed in 2012, the Alliance for Grassland Renewal includes partners from university, government, industry and nonprofit groups. States with representation on the board include:
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Kentucky
- Georgia
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Alabama
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Novel Notes
- TALL FESCUE FROM 1931-2006Tall fescue is the most important coolseason grass grown in the “Heart of America”. It is a versatile plant used for animal feed, lawns and turf, and conservation purposes. Tall fescue is a native of Europe. The exact date ofContinue reading “TALL FESCUE FROM 1931-2006”
- New Year, New Strategy: Developing a F.O.R.A.G.E Plan for 2026!As we enter a new year, this season naturally encourages reflection and redirection. Many of us see the New Year as an opportunity to refresh, get back on track, or start something entirely new. For those of us in theContinue reading “New Year, New Strategy: Developing a F.O.R.A.G.E Plan for 2026!”
- Triple Creek Journal, April 2026: Back on grass, at least for now.We have had a very odd start to the grazing season. The roller coaster ride of temperatures for the last two months has really hurt productivity of the perennial cool season grasses. The fields we fertilized early came out andContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal, April 2026: Back on grass, at least for now.”
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