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Farmers in the “tall fescue belt” are witnessing a major change in their region.  Many of their peers are retiring and selling out, and farmers new to the land have a different outlook.  Many advisors have recommended that small to medium sized cattle farmers probably should not be making much if any hay.  Many ofContinue reading “Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue has great potential as a high value hay crop”

In the Spring of 2022, the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension center in Belle Mina, AL decided to plant a field of novel endophyte tall fescue as part of larger project to renovate the tall fescue on the station. We did our research, made a multi-step plan, and set off with our smother crops. OneContinue reading “Managing Volunteer Annual Ryegrass in a Newly Established Tall Fescue Stand”

On Tuesday, March 28 2023 the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), in cooperation with the Alliance of Grassland Renewal, hosted the 2023 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop. Because of the large crowd expected for the day-long meeting, the classroom portion of the workshop was conducted in the modern and spacious Advanced Technology Center at CalhounContinue reading “2023 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop – Alabama”

At Triple Creek Ranch we have been exploring the local beef business for the last 24 years. We first started finishing cattle when one of my sisters asked me about possibly finishing a beef for the family like we used to do when we were kids.  I told her I would think about it, butContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Raising Local Beef”

In April and May farmers planning on renovating tall fescue pastures should control seed production.  If pastures are grazed, clipping is recommended as soon as pollen is present. Clipping early will also help the grass tiller more effectively, improving the stand and forage quality.  Clip at about 6 inches to get the best results. RemovingContinue reading “Monthly tips for Toxic Tall Fescue Pasture Renovation”

We want to remind you that the International Grassland Congress will be held in Covington Kentucky, May 14-19, 2023.  This is the first time this international conference will be hosted in the US since 1981. Funding is available to help cover your expenses to attend this conference. The registration cost is $600 for the entire timeContinue reading “Farmer Scholarships to attend the International Grassland Congress”

Tall Fescue Toxicosis is a syndrome that impacts the health and well-being of over 10 million beef cows and their calves.  Various strategies have been used to reduce toxin loads, or to improve diet quality to partially mitigate the problem.  In 2018 and 2019, the Amazing Grazing Team conducted demonstrations on eight farms (four/year) toContinue reading “Treatment of Tall Fescue pasture with Chaparral© Herbicide in the boot stage of growth reduces tall fescue seedheads”

This year, the Alliance for Grassland Renewal is hosting 3 Novel Endophtye Tall Fescue Renovation Workshops. Speakers from across the US will cover topics such as Toxicosis Management, Establishment, Seed Quality and Testing, Economics and more. Registration is $40 and includes lunch and educational materials. Use the links below for more information or to registerContinue reading “Last Call for Spring Renovation Workshops”

I have always been very interested in plants, but in recent years my interest has dramatically increased.  I like to see a lot of diversity in pastures, and over the years I have tried to identify as many of the plants in our pastures as I can.  Of course we have the old cool-season standbysContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Three plants to keep an eye on”

We want to remind you that the International Grassland Congress will be held in Covington Kentucky, May 14-19, 2023.  This is the first time this international conference will be hosted in the US since 1981. Funding is available to help cover your expenses to attend this conference. The registration cost is $600 for the entire timeContinue reading “Farmer Scholarships to attend the International Grassland Congress”