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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”

April 2025 The start of spring is an exciting time, and April is my favorite month.  It is always easy to get impatient for spring during March in our country, because despite the spells of warm weather we may have, until the ground warms up you can expect pastures to be slow to come out. Continue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Wait for the Red Buds to Bloom”

New stands of Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue should be growing well. Despite challenging establishment conditions again last fall, most reports are of successful establishment, but we have also heard about a few failures. Prepare to remove spring growth on these new stands by grazing several times or cutting for hay. If grazing, graze for aContinue reading “Fescue Renovation Timely Tips, April 2025”

Finally Mother Nature has given up her hold on Winter, and Spring has arrived in Georgia!  Looking out onto our green cool-season grasses and seeing our livestock happily grazing provides the welcome realization that we have once again survived the cold of winter and have truly moved onto greener pastures.  However, it’s never too earlyContinue reading “Effectively using Summer Annual Grasses”