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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.

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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
  • The Coordinator's Corner
    • Jul 16, 2025
    • 08:00am - 09:00am
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  • Fish Pond Management Workshop
    • Jul 17, 2025
    • 06:00pm - 08:00pm
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  • Professional Logging Manager Workshop
    • Jul 18, 2025
    • 08:30am - 03:00pm
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  • Cullman County Tomato Taste-off
    • Jul 19, 2025
    • 10:00am - 11:00am
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  • East Alabama Crops Tour
    • Jul 22, 2025
    • 09:03am - 12:30pm
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  • 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
  • Horse Eating Hay

    Estimating & Supplying Equine Forage Requirements

    During the winter, horse owners may wonder if they have enough forage to last until their warm-season pastures regrow. The best practice for...
    Read More about Estimating & Supplying Equine Forage Requirements
  • Cattle grazing in a pasture.

    Enterprise Budgets for Livestock

    Livestock budgets enterprise budgets are updated by Extension personnel to reflect recommended management practices for production in Alabam...
    Read More about Enterprise Budgets for Livestock
  • Sun setting on a field of freshly cut hay in the countryside

    Enterprise Budgets for Forages

    Forage enterprise budgets are updated annually by Extension personnel to reflect recommended management practices for production on a per ac...
    Read More about Enterprise Budgets for Forages
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Hold the Gate: Transitioning to Grazing Summer Pastures

    Spring is officially here, and it shows from the blooming flowers and the generous coating of pollen that’s covering everything that will ...
    Read More about Hold the Gate: Transitioning to Grazing Summer Pastures
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    2025 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 2025. A...
    Read More about 2025 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days
  • 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
  • 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
  • field of white clover

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes
  • Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses
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