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If you’ve ever seen a cow suddenly collapse in early spring, seemingly out of nowhere, you might have witnessed a case of grass tetany. This metabolic disorder, historically linked to magnesium deficiency, can be a problem for cattle grazing lush cool-season grasses. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies of grass tetany can help cattleContinue reading “Towards a better understanding of grass tetany in beef cows”

Spring is just around the corner, and with not much time left, that means it is time to start thinking about what crop to spring plant.  Why not try Moxie teff grass, enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating? Teff (Eragrostis tef) is the perfect grass for late spring seeding in the transition zone, cool seasonContinue reading “Consider Teff!”

The Alliance for Grassland Renewal has two in-person workshops coming up. Space is limited, so register today! Registration is $40 and includes lunch and educational materials. Sponsorship opportunities and student discounts are also available. March 4 in Evensville, Tennessee – Register here! March 6 in Leitchfield, Kentucky – Register here!

I love the way the seasons roll in our part of the country.  We have every season, and just when you are tiring of heat or cold it starts to change.  We continue to have an unusual winter with alternative cold and warm spells, and fairly dry conditions.  It has been several years since weContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal, February 2025:  Spring is in sight!”

This article was originally published in The Carolina Cattle Connection, February, 2025. There are few practices or products that I would recommend for almost all producers.  One of these rarities is crabgrass.  There are actually many species of crabgrass, and many “ecotypes” within those species.  As a result, there are mixed opinions and a lotContinue reading “Try Crabgrass!”

Weather conditions have been mixed across the region so far this winter, but spring conditions will be with us soon.  We have had enough cold weather to keep tall fescue dormant in most areas, but it will green up and take off shortly, especially in southern parts of the tall fescue belt. Now is anContinue reading “Timely Tips: February”

Winter has been pretty easy for us so far at Triple Creek Ranch, but we had our first significant snow fall in several years last night.  We are using the Bale Grazing technique on three groups now, and have two groups grazing stockpiled tall fescue.  We were ready for the snow, and we didn’t experienceContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Winter Feeding in Full Swing”

Workshops are now open for registration. Please join us for online or in-person educational events focused on managing toxic tall fescue and establishing novel endophyte tall fescue varieties. Date and Location Event Target Audience Link Jan. 21, 2025Online Advanced Agent Training Those that have taken the agent training SOLD OUT! Jan. 23, 2025Online Novel EndophyteContinue reading “Register today!”

Farmers across the tall fescue belt periodically renovate pastures to improve forage production, and in some cases to convert toxic tall fescue to novel endophyte tall fescue.  It is important to provide good management to these new stands during the first two years following planting which are considered the establishment phase of a new stand.Continue reading “Timely Tips: January 2025”

December 2024 The last month has been very dry, and surprisingly we were also hit by a very sharp cold spell with lows in the mid-teens.  After zero rain in October we had 1.4 inches of rain in November and none in December until this week.  Our new Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue stands are upContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: A Great Day Goes Up in Flames!”