Grasses

Numerous grass species are sown in the U.S., each varying in persistence, nutritive value, and palatability. Animal intake and performance are directly linked to the nutritive value of grasses. Palatability influences quality. Animals select forages based on smell, feel and taste. High quality forages in general are also highly palatable. Animals must consume adequate amounts of forage for good performance. This means that the more palatable and better quality a forage is, the higher the intake.

Ryegrass

Ryegrass is a cool season bunchgrass native to Europe and Asia. This leafy grass produces highly palatable forage with good digestible dry matter and crude protein. It is easy to establish, versatile, and can be used on a range of soil and climatic conditions. However, it does best under moist, fertile situations.

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Brome

Grazing brome is a perennial grass closely related to prairie grass, but with greater persistence, finer leaves and more densely tillered. This gives it good tolerance to close grazing and rapid recovery. It has prostrate growth and deep roots. 

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Tall Fescue

Tall fescue is a winter-hardy, persistent perennial grass. It grows well in wet or dry soil conditions because of its extensive root system which tolerates both drought and periodic waterlogging.

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