Warm fall leads to danger of grazing toxic fescue pastures too short

New forage research gives reason to not graze toxic fescue grass too short. The bottom 2 inches of infected grass holds highest levels of the alkaloid causing problems for grazing livestock. The findings guide ways to manage fescue’s toxic impact, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage specialist. The message for herd owners: Don’t allow cows to grub fescue pastures into the ground. Read more…