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On June 23rd, Endeavor Farm hosted the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Equine Field Day. This event allowed guests the opportunity to experience what a real-world farm can accomplish if they take a little bit of advice and stick to a proper field management plan. The program began with aContinue reading “Horse Farm highlights conversion to Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue”

Time is counting down with only 45 to 75 days until ideal Tall Fescue planting time depending on where you are in the fescue belt!  Plan on seeding September 1-15 in the northern and mountain areas of the tall fescue belt to as late as October 1-15 in the more southern regions.  See state specificContinue reading “Monthly Tips for Tall Fescue Renovation: July 2025”

Triple Creek Journal June 2025.  We have been suffering from drought now for about 4 years.  Very dry falls coupled with long dry spells during the spring and summer have made it pretty tough.  I remember a few times in my life when we had favorable moisture throughout the growing season, and remember having moreContinue reading “Sometimes, it does finally rain”

This article is preview of the July of the Amazing Grazing Column in the Carolina Cattle Connection..  Many of the readers will remember my dad, Dr. Henry Poore.  He was a great general practitioner, surgeon, farmer, storyteller, and writer. He passed the Henry name on to me, and told me there has been a HenryContinue reading “The Walk of Shame”

If you plan to plant tall fescue this fall, decide which variety you want to grow and get your seed ordered as soon as you decide.  For information on the commercial varieties available and a list of certified dealers visit http://www.grasslandrenewal.com.  Note a new variety approved by the Alliance for Grassland Renewal, “Triumphant Protek” fromContinue reading “Novel Notes Timely Renovation Tips, June”

At Barenbrug, we understand how important it is for our customers to stay informed about the latest seed production conditions. That is why we are committed to providing clear and timely updates to help you make confident and informed decisions on your forage seed needs. As is so often the case, the current growing seasonContinue reading “2025 Seed Crop update”

The Alliance for Grassland Renewal intends to support local educational programs focused on Fescue Toxicosis and Tall Fescue Pasture Renovation through a grant program for Extension Agents and other educational advisers.  Grants of $500 or $1000 will be awarded with the goal of supporting at least one activity in each member state during the nextContinue reading “The Alliance for Grassland Renewal Announces Educational Grants for Extension Agents and Other Advisers”

We have had another full month at Triple Creek, with some great grass and pretty nice temperatures.  We remain on the dry side, but some heavy rain is expected over the next two days so we should be in pretty good shape for forage production for the next few weeks.  We have a short hayContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal, May, 2025.  Thanks to Mom’s Everywhere!”

First year management of newly established novel endophyte tall fescue is a hot topic of discussion at many of the Alliance’s in-person workshops and online trainings. Ideally, new fall-planted fields are well established and the rows are covered with a full canopy of leaves. We are well into spring now and about to enter summerContinue reading “What Now? Summer Management of Newly Established Novel Fescue Pastures”

As you walk your fields and evaluate pasture conditions, identify areas that might need renovation or a boost in soil fertility. A good first step is to run a soil test. This simple tool gives you valuable insight into two key things: the nutrients in your soil and the soil pH, both of which directlyContinue reading “Soil pH and Lime: Keys to a Productive Pasture Season”