As of today we are only 15 days away from first tall fescue planting dates in the northern tall fescue belt, and only 60 days from final optimal planting dates anywhere in the region. Make sure you have critical dates for final glyphosate spraying and planting on your calendar. If you don’t have the drillContinue reading “Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Monthly Tips: August”
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Forage Crop Insurance Deadlines Right Around the Corner
Farmers interested in purchasing Forage Production APH or alfalfa seed crop insurance coverage (where available) for the 2026 crop year should consult with their crop insurance agent as the sales closing dates for those products are approaching. The sales closing date is the last day to buy federal crop insurance for the coming crop year.Continue reading “Forage Crop Insurance Deadlines Right Around the Corner”
Stretch Your Grazing Season: Stockpile Fall Growth
Late summer is the optimal time to begin planning for stockpiling tall fescue—an effective forage management strategy that extends the grazing season and reduces reliance on stored feed during winter. Stockpiling refers to the practice of accumulating fall forage growth by deferring grazing, allowing for strategic use of high-quality standing forage during the dormant season.Continue reading “Stretch Your Grazing Season: Stockpile Fall Growth”
Triple Creek Journal: Build a seedbank that works for you
It has been a good summer grazing season as we continue to get ample rain. A really mild May turned into a blazing hot June, but rain is a great healer. We have high populations of dung beetles working the pastures now, and our native warm season grasses and legumes continue to build as partContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Build a seedbank that works for you”
Horse Farm highlights conversion to Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue
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”
Monthly Tips for Tall Fescue Renovation: July 2025
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”
Sometimes, it does finally rain
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”
The Walk of Shame
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”
Novel Notes Timely Renovation Tips, June
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”
2025 Seed Crop update
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”
