Livestock and Forages

Cool-Season Forages Management

In the southeast region, most livestock forage systems are based on use of perennial grasses. Some of these forages are warm-season species and remain dormant during the cooler months of the year. Due to our weather conditions, we are still able to grow cool-season forages to extend the grazing season and decrease our reliance on […]

Fall Armyworms

It is time for hay and livestock producers to consider prevention and protection for hayfields and pastures from fall armyworms. The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is known as a chronic pest in the Southeast region of the US. Climates in South Carolina favor the development of fall armyworms, with hot, dry summers being typical. As […]

When Should I Cut My Fescue For Hay?

Making hay is probably the most tradition-steeped practice on the farm. Our fondest (and most miserable) farm memories are usually centered around the making or feeding of hay. Those of us still making hay have a passion for quality and are eternally optimistic for the next hay season. So, what makes quality hay? Is it […]