Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, 903-834-6191, vacorriher@ag.tamu.edu OVERTON – Producers hoping to mitigate annual ryegrass growth for ...

The Rural Development Administration announced on May 28 that, following the development of new varieties of Italian ryegrass (IRG), a winter forage crop, it has established a full-cycle domestication ...

Throughout the southeastern U.S., forage production is a critical pillar of agriculture and livestock production, particularly for the cattle industry. Annual ryegrass serves as the primary forage for ...

Forage normally is provided by annual ryegrass from February to May, but grazing can be initiated in December if it is planted in combination with a small grain such as wheat, oats, triticale or rye.

In the U.S., alfalfa is grown mainly in western and northern states. The cold winters and other factors can lead to losses for farmers and forage shortages. Researchers have identified annual forage ...

IT'S been two years since Keagan Sutton first used the Forage Value Index (FVI) to help select a longer lasting, higher energy Perennial ryegrass for the 420-cow farm he manages.

Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife ...

When growers add cover crops, it’s important to select and manage the crop according to the primary objective for the crop. Cover crops usually are planted to benefit the soil and are not harvested.