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Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

Management & Selection
Cattle Grazing Bahiagrass

Forage & Livestock
Fall armyworms are among the most common caterpillar pests of southern lawns.

Forage Pests
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Resources
  • fall armyworm
    Control Options for Fall Armyworms
    Learn More about Control Options for Fall Armyworms
  • Bermudagrass hayfield in Cherokee County Alabama
    Bermudagrass Hayfield – End-of-Season Management
    Learn More about Bermudagrass Hayfield – End-of-Season Management
  • Angus calf in front of herd in spring pasture
    Grazing Management Impacts on Forage Systems
    Learn More about Grazing Management Impacts on Forage Systems
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.
    Meet the Team – Animal Science and Forages Team
    Learn More about Meet the Team – Animal Science and Forages Team
  • Extension Week Webinar: Your First Step Into the Market
    • Apr 13, 2026
    • 02:00pm - 03:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Extension Week Webinar: Your First Step Into the Market
  • Lawn and Landscape Demo Field Day
    • Apr 14, 2026
    • 08:00am - 01:00pm
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  • Extension Week Webinar-Postpartum Nutrition and Lactation Management in SR
    • Apr 14, 2026
    • 05:30pm - 06:30pm
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  • DBAN Virtual Coffee Hour Series for Financially Distressed Borrowers
    • Apr 14, 2026
    • 05:30pm - 06:30pm
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  • Extension Week Webinar: Women In Ag
    • Apr 15, 2026
    • 02:00pm - 03:00pm
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Top Articles

  • Crop sprayer spraying pesticides on crops in field

    Integrated Pest Management Guides

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
    Read More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
  • A herd of cattle looking at the camera and standing in a green pasture.

    Does Applying Poultry Litter to Cool-Season Grazing Make Dollars & Sense?

    The decision to use poultry litter on cool-season forages involves an understanding of the variables, including challenges that may be invol...
    Read More about Does Applying Poultry Litter to Cool-Season Grazing Make Dollars & Sense?
  • A field of crabgrass.

    Redefining Crabgrass: A Reliable Summer Forage Option

    Despite its reputation as an unwanted weed, crabgrass is a versatile and dependable component of warm-season forage programs. Its use provid...
    Read More about Redefining Crabgrass: A Reliable Summer Forage Option
  • Foxtail tussock on pasture

    Timely Management Options for Yellow Foxtail and Other Weedy Grasses

    Each summer, weedy grasses emerge in Alabama fields and compete with desired forage grasses for nutrients, water, and space. Grasses suc...
    Read More about Timely Management Options for Yellow Foxtail and Other Weedy Grasses
  • A group of cattle in a pasture.

    Byproduct Feeds for Alabama Beef Cattle Operations

    In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
    Read More about Byproduct Feeds for Alabama Beef Cattle Operations
  • Cattle standing at electric fence.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Equipment

    Most intensive grazing methods can be accomplished using basic temporary fencing tools. For example, reels, polywire or polytape, step-in po...
    Read More about Temporary Electric Fencing Equipment
  • Black feeder calves standing in a pasture that uses temporary fencing.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Basics

    Temporary fencing is a valuable tool for enhancing pasture management. Temporary fencing is quick and easy to use, flexible for any operatio...
    Read More about Temporary Electric Fencing Basics
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team

    With its broad reach, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Animal Science and Forages team works with new and beginning farmers, as we...
    Read More about Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team
  • Simmental cattle grazing in a pasture.

    2026 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days throughout 2026. A...
    Read More about 2026 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days
  • A collage of images showing fall armyworms and a person scouting for them.

    Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker

    Welcome to the Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker. On this page, forage producers and other residents can track the presence of this pest across ...
    Read More about Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker
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