Happy Cows

[Caustic Burno]

Field is knee deep in crab grass.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Field is knee deep in crab grass.

They do look happy!

 

[alisonb]

...and the sunflower?

 

[Caustic Burno]

...and the sunflower?

Plant them for doves.
Draws grandkids opening day.

 

[CattleMan1920]

Field is knee deep in crab grass.

Very nice!

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Crabgrass is actually really good grass. Can't hardly kill it. Love the sunflowers.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Around the barn when it pops up fresh with shallow roots..the cows will jerk it up outa the ground and shake the dirt off of it..leaving clumps of it around every where like hogs rooting...

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

I don't remember the difference or IF there is a difference - barn yard grass and crab grass??

 

[ALACOWMAN]

I don't remember the difference or IF there is a difference - barn yard grass and crab grass??

Probably, but my yard is common Bermuda... with spots of volunteer crabgrass ..

 

[Caustic Burno]

Crabgrass is actually really good grass. Can't hardly kill it. Love the sunflowers.

I planted Red River crab grass years ago.

"Crabgrass is generally thought of as a weed, but many cattlemen in the southern regions of the United States consider it a high producing, high-quality forage. It is ideal in a double cropping system behind small grain winters annual forages such as wheat, rye, and triticale. Crabgrass is a summer annual forage which is propagated by seed, either volunteer or planted. It is adapted to many soil types but grows best on sandy and clay loam soils with good drainage. Crabgrass can be utilized by either grazing or haying. Grazing should begin when the plants reach 4 to 6 inches tall. Haying should occur on a schedule to minimize the production of seed heads since forage quality is best before allowing seed head production. Soil fertility is critical in maximizing both forage quality and quantity. Phosphorous and potassium levels should be applied according to soil test and applications of as much as 150 lbs. of actual nitrogen in split applications can be applied throughout the summer to maintain production. Rainfall and fertility determine stocking rates. With sufficient moisture and nitrogen, stocking rates of 800 to 1200 lbs of live weight are possible. Stockers have gained in excess of 1.5 lbs per day in suitable conditions."

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

This is so nice!

?????

 

[snoopdog]

I just came in from cutting the tallest crabgrass I have ever seen on this place, mixed with bermuda and young johnson grass, it ought to be some fine stuff. Forecast is for 90's and sunny for the next 5 days. Woohoo!

 

[bball]

Wish I had more crabgrass. The cows flat devour it.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

This is so nice!

?????

their just new..they'll change their tune.. :cowboy:

 

[snoopdog]