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Stockpiling is a management practice that defers forage availability for use later. This practice helps to decrease costs associated with feeding hay in livestock operations. In the southeast U.S., perennial grasses such as bahiagrass and bermudagrass are used to close the forage gap in early fall and extend the grazing season. Stockpiled bermudagrass has moderate […]

By Liliane Severino da Silva, Forages Specialist The bermudagrass stem maggot [BSM; Atherigona reversura Villeneuve (Diptera: Muscidae)] is an invasive species in the southeastern USA. This insect was first reported in California in 2009 and in Georgia in 2010, but it is native to South Asia. It is unclear how BSM was introduced to the United […]

By Liliane Silva, Clemson Forages Specialist Management practices are crucial in determining forage production and quality in forage systems. Among them, fertilization is essential to supply nutrients needed by plants. Over the past decades, the fluctuation of costs of fertilizers has elevated the importance of improving nutrient use efficiency, while also seeking alternative strategies to […]

By Liliane Silva, Forages Specialist In the Southeast region, most livestock operations are based on the use of perennial warm-season grasses. Due to the seasonality of production, there is a need to provide supplemental feed to livestock during the cooler months. In this context, implementing management strategies such as stockpiling forages, feeding hay or non-forage […]

By Liliane Silva, Forage-Livestock Systems Specialist   In the southeast, the majority of livestock systems are based on perennial grasses (bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and tall fescue). Bermudagrass and bahiagrass are warm-season grasses and become dormant when temperatures decrease in Fall. For this reason, it is crucial to plan for this period aiming to decrease hay feeding […]

I am excited to announce the release of the new revised version of the “South Carolina Forages: Research-based concepts for forage management” book. The first edition of this resource was released in 2023, and now, through the support of the South Carolina SARE program, we have been able to revise it and print more copies […]

by Liliane Silva, Forages Specialist, Clemson University Stockpiling is a management practice that defers forage availability for use later. This practice helps to decrease the costs associated with feeding hay in livestock operations. In the southeast U.S., perennial grasses such as bahiagrass and bermudagrass are used to close the forage gap in early fall and […]

The majority of livestock production systems in South Carolina are based on perennial grasses (e.g., bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and tall fescue). Bermudagrass and bahiagrass are warm-season grasses and they become dormant when temperatures decrease, and days shorten in fall. Many livestock producers plant cool-season annual forages to extend their grazing season and provide additional high forage […]

This week, we harvested this study for the second time! Great to see how much the brachiarias grew in the 4-week interval! #foragedrops  

This guide provides concepts and research-based information on animal, environment, forage, and soil topics for Extension educators and producers in the Southeast region. The authors do not assume any responsibility, make any guarantees, or offer any warranties regarding the results obtained from the use of any management strategies included in this guide. This material is […]