Native Grass College

Professor Pat Keyser stands in a pasture of tall native grasses.
We developed this user-friendly tool to take you right to the field – without ever leaving home – so that you can learn about the latest, science-based management practices for native grass forages.

We plan to add additional material here, including a course on economics and the experiences of numerous producers with their native grasses

Native Grass Establishment 101

This first video will take you through five steps to successfuly planning and establishing native grasses.

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Introduction

Pre-Planting

Planting

Post Planting

Conclusion

Other Resources

Have questions about the videos you watched? Email Dr. Keyser for more information.

Competition Control 101

This video explains how to prevent weeds as well as what to do if weeds have already started to grow in your native grass pastures.

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Introduction

Preventing Weed Problems

Controlling Weeds

Conclusion

Other Resources

Have questions about the videos you watched? Email Dr. Keyser for more information.

Grazing Management 101

This video provides the tools and information you need to manage your native grass pastures.

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Introduction

Understanding Native Grasses

Growth Curves

Managing Canopies

Resting Native Grasses

Initiating Grazing

Which Pastures to Graze?

Conclusion

Other Resources

Have questions about the videos you watched? Email Dr. Keyser for more information.