Native grasses win performance tests
More than one study shows good gains and low costs from native forages.
Good gains are standard on well-managed native grasses, and researchers are now documenting it.
Recent research shows integrating native grasses into grazing lands can be a good option for beef producers.
A literature review conducted by the University of Tennessee and funded by USDA found strong evidence that using native warm-season grasses caused steers to gain more weight per day and yield more beef per acre, compared with non-native grasses like tall fescue and bermudagrass.
