Category Archives: Uncategorized

On most of the pastureland in our region rainfall is a required resource.  At Virgilina, VA we expect 45 inches of annual rainfall, which is about average for the Piedmont of the Eastern US.   This rain is supposed to come about 3 to 5 inches a month, with the driest months being January and February,Continue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Doing the Rain Dance”

The board of the Alliance for Grassland Renewal had a firsthand view of the 2024 grass seed crop in the field in the Willamette Valley in Oregon during late mid-June.  We were treated to a great tour of the valley, hosted by our Oregon seed company members. The weather has been very good for seedContinue reading “The 2024 Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Seed Crop is on It’s Way to Your Farm!”

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 southern regions. See state specific guidelinesContinue reading “Timely Tips: July”

Preparing for more pasture renovation in Fall 2024 I am really excited about our new plantings of novel endophyte tall fescue! Twelve years ago we sprayed some of our best fescue land with glyphosate and started planting summer and winter annuals. The plan was to convert to novel endophyte tall fescue, but we kind ofContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: June 2024”

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 what you want to plant. For information on the commercial varieties available and a list of certified dealers visit http://www.grasslandrenewal.com If you plan to plant tall fescue this fallContinue reading “Timely Renovation Tips: June”

As we get into the grazing season another advantage of our new Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue plantings has become obvious. In past years we have depended on annuals in a 40 acre area called the “front field” for our yearling heifers and finishers. This field is our best land and it sits adjacent to ourContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Smoothing the transition from Spring to Summer”

During May farmers planning on renovating tall fescue pastures this year 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.  ItContinue reading “Monthly tips for Toxic Tall Fescue Pasture Renovation”

Many farmers in the tall fescue belt take a first cutting of hay off some of their KY31 tall fescue pastures. This removes the more toxic seedheads and the toxins are partially degraded by the hay curing process. This helps cope with the early flush of growth, but across the region we see more andContinue reading “Consider Summer Stockpiling as an Alternative to Cutting Hay in Tall Fescue Systems”

NRCS programs such as EQIP and CSP do more than just throw money at land issues. NRCS conservationists work with producers every step of the way to make improvements that benefit your land now and for years to come. The NRCS, the USDA’s primary private lands conservation agency, supports producers by providing one-on-one, personalized assistanceContinue reading “How NRCS programs help producers improve grazing lands through conservation practices”

The usual start of the grazing season for us has been March 15 for ryegrass and April 15 for tall fescue-based pastures.  This year we turned out March 2 on the ryegrass and April 1 on the rest of the pastures, and we have good growth ahead of each of our groups. We start theContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal, April 15, 2024”