AGRONOMIC AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF SEEDHEAD SUPPRESSION DOWNON THE FARM

摘要

Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.)) is cool-season perennial grass found in pastures throughout the Eastern US, most commonly in the transition zone. It's tolerance to extreme temperatures, drought, poor soil fertility, heavy grazing, and pests have made it a reliable forage base for livestock pastures. Released in 1943, 'KY-31' tall fescue was quickly adopted by cattle producers and now inhabits an estimated 40 million acres in the US.