Here’s a 3:14 video from Greg Judy talking about Kentucky 31 fescue and red clover. He starts off saying, “It’s probably the best forage in Missouri, if you learn how to manage it, especially for winter grazing.”
Some folks say that you can’t grow red clover with Kentucky 31 and that Kentucky 31 crowds it out. But that’s not Greg’s experience. He’ll show you plenty of red clover, and some white too mixed in with his pastures, and he talks about how he grazes it to make it work for him.
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How Does Red Clover Solve Fescue Problems?
Greg’s experience with red clover reducing the toxicity of fescue matches what science has found. This article from March of 2018 describes what’s in red clover and what we now know about how it protects livestock from fescue and even increases weight gain. If you’d like more information on how to get red clover growing in your pastures, check out this article from Genevieve Slocum and Kingsagriseeds.
Get More Advice From Greg!
Greg has an amazing Youtube channel where he provides all kinds of advice and insights. Check it out here.
You can also stay up-to-date on livestock sales and events by signing up for their email list. Here’s that link. (I help with their email so I can promise you no spam, no funny business. :-)) Or simply visit his website to learn more.
Greg also wrote many articles for On Pasture. Here’s the list!
Thanks, Greg. Better to look at grass and clover than talking heads at conferences! 🙂 Your enthusiasm is infectious.