Hay Purchases: Grasses Not Adapted to Texas
- Type
- Publication
- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Drought often causes hay shortages which prompt Texas producers to buy hay from other states to support their livestock. These cool-season grasses can offer more nutritive value than warm-season perennial forages such as bermudagrass or bahiagrass. Feeding success with these forages may tempt us to establish these species for pasture and/or hay production here. However, some cool-season perennial forages used in other parts of the United States are not well adapted to Texas conditions. (2 pages)
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
More choices in Environment & Natural Resources
- Publication
Various methods are available for land management, and a basic understanding of these tools and their usage can help simplify the process.
- Course
Learners will increase their understanding of drought management strategies. They will develop an increased understanding of risk management strategies, identify the best risk management tools, and recognize the importance of advanced preparation for when a drought occurs. You will need to view all of the course material and complete the post-module survey. Risk Management Products […]
- Publication
This curriculum resource reflects the content of the Home Site Evaluation CDE, based on the rules adopted by the Texas FFA in 2012.
- Publication
This handbook incorporates the revision to the CDE approved by the Texas FFA Career Development Events Committee in 2011.
- Course
Join us for a Fire Field Day that will qualify for the in-person prescribed burn field day for the Texas Department of Agriculture Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager license program. This field day will also offer 6 Continuing Fire Training credits for licensed CIPBMs.
- Course
This course aims to help beef cattle producers protect Texas waterways from contamination that is linked with the production of livestock. These contaminations may also pose a health risk to Texas citizens.