As a young homeowner, now a seasoned homeowner, Kentucky 31 was the go-to tall-turf fescue grass seed to plant. I still believe in its sturdy, strong stands of grass for difficult areas. I’ve… ...

Studies have shown that across the Tall Fescue Belt, where Kentucky-31 fescue predominantly grows, tall fescue toxicosis has led to a 30% reduction in calf births and a 70-pound reduction in ...

Kentucky-31 tall fescue pastures are naturally infected with a fungus (called “the endophyte”) that grows between the cell walls of the plant. The fungus produces several alkaloids that allow ...

Many backyard gardeners and farmers still use Kentucky 31 tall fescue for the lawn. It is a tough, drought resistance grass and is also a favorite to seed down football and other athletic fields ...

Brown patches in your lawn can be caused by a insects, pet urine, drought, heat, or a fungus. Learn how to prevent brown ...

GREENFIELD, Mo. - The Kentucky 31 tall fescue seed crop is at a crossroad because of the orchard grass invasion in many fields, said Keith Hankins, manager of Pennington Seed, Greenfield.

While I still think we need some of our pastures in Kentucky 31, novel endophyte tall fescue is a great tool to add. To discuss options for your farm, please call Morgan Watts at 704-216-8970, or ...

Most of the tall fescue in Kentucky pastures is "KY 31," and essentially all of that species contains the natural race of the endophytic fungus Neotyphodium coenophialum . This ...