Grazing systems research includes a wide array of component experimentation to assess
plant–animal responses on pastures during short‐term, seasonal, and long‐term periods …

Core Ideas Soil biological activity is a reliable indicator of soil nitrogen availability. Nitrogen
fertilization of fall stockpiled tall fescue should be adjusted based on soil testing. The flush of …

Fescue toxicosis is a multifaceted syndrome common in cattle grazing endophyte-infected
tall fescue; however, varying symptomatic responses potentially imply genetic tolerance to …

Nitrogen fertilizer is an expensive input, and its necessity in grazed tall fescue (Schedonorus
arundinaceus) pastures can be questioned when sufficient soil N mineralization occurs. A …

Warm-season perennial grasses are the basic forages for pastures in the I-20 Corridor.
Bermudagrasses and bahiagrass are the primary perennial grasses used on upland sites …

Two perennial forage systems were evaluated in a 3-yr study for their effect on forage
biomass and nutritive value, botanical composition, soil nutrients, forage disappearance …

Stockpiled tall fescue [Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh.] is an alternative to extend
the grazing season and reduce feeding costs during the winter. In addition, adequate fertility …

Stockpiled tall fescue can provide adequate winter forage for beef cattle, although
unsupplemented replacement heifers may display marginal performance before breeding …

Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) stockpiling and cool-season annual pastures can
extend grazing seasons in cow-calf operations and reduce winter feeding costs, but less is …

Core Ideas Comparing sources of N applied to grasses can help lead to decisions N
application. This information assists southeastern producers with guidelines on N …