by Shep Eubanks | Jun 1, 2012
I recently visited a farm that was experiencing significant stand loss in an 80 acre field of Tifton 9 Bahiagrass. Upon closer examination the culprit was determined to be ground pearls, as seen in the photo at left. This was the first time that this Extension...
by Mark Mauldin | Mar 4, 2016
As an agent I find it somewhat disconcerting when, this time of year, I begin getting questions about replanting perennial grass pastures (bahiagrass, bermudagrass, etc.). By definition, a perennial pasture should last for many years; making replanting a rare...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 22, 2012
Over the last several months, reports of stand losses and decline for both Bermuda and Bahia grass pastures and hay fields have been coming in to Extension Offices across the Southeast. Some ranchers have lost 25%-40% of their stand in certain fields, while a few...