Does johnson grass make good hay?
Summary
Based on what our forum users are saying, Johnson grass can be used for hay, but it's important to consider when it has seeded out, as cattle should not consume it at that stage. Some users have experience managing Johnson grass in fields, including those used for Bermuda grass hay. There are suggestions for controlling Johnson grass in hay fields. Here's what our forum users are saying about Johnson grass:
- One user mentioned using MSMA on Johnson grass with moderate success. -- naturalawn, Lawnsite.com
- Another user controlled Johnson grass in a Bermuda grass hay field by using a rope wick to apply Roundup. -- tarp5350, Lawnsite.com
- One user is working to remove Johnson grass from old hay fields to favor Bermuda grass. -- ArTurf, Lawnsite.com
Post Mentions
- I have used msma on johnson grass and it has worked ok I need to know when will be the best time to spray large patches of johnson grass in our fields, These are our oun and we have 100 acres with several patches some as big as a truck. I would say a few acres to "spot spray" Cattle cant eat...
- you may want to find a rope wick and apply roundup on the johnston grass. that is what i did on my field where i had bemuda grass for hay. it worked real well.
- I’m not in my home area this is at my son’ farm trying to clean up old hay fields to minimize mowing and primarily leave common Bermuda. I’ve hit it earlier this year and this is showing up. I’m guessing Johnson? What’s your thoughts?
- Let a clump grow. If it's taller than you in a few weeks it's Johnsongrass :D Jokes aside, Johnson down here on the Gulf anyway grows straight up when it's short like that. Looks like more like tiny corn plants
- I'm in Southwest Missouri so not too far away. If I don't forget I'll take a picture of some Johnson grass in thr bottom field.
- Johnson grass doesn't look so bunchy like that.
- I'm not sure how effective it would be, considering I've never had to spray Johnsongrass with it, but could you use Fusilade II? Is that a product that's registered for your area?
- I have a small amount of MSMA that was given to me, and but not enough to make it for the whole yard. I believe I can get it online from a place in Georgia, or do company check out your information? I if I can not buy the MSMA. Is there something else to use? I have hate having Johnson grass in...
- Hello everyone, I have a question. I have a yard that have johnson grass and crabgrass in it. My question is ..Do they make a product that kills both ? My rep states to use drivexlr8 but the label didn't mention the Johnson grass. Any ideas? Thanks
- Hello everyone, I live in the Dallas area and I have a bad case of Johnson grass. I dug up alot and laid sod down. My problem is I have good thick Bermuda grass, and but have lots of Johnson grass growing in it. How can I get rid of this stuff with out digging my yard up. Any help with this...
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- Hello everyone, I live in the Dallas area and I have a bad case of Johnson grass. I dug up alot and laid sod down. My problem is I have good thick Bermuda grass, and but have lots of Johnson grass growing in it. How can I get rid of this stuff with out digging my yard up. Any help with this...
- I have used msma on johnson grass and it has worked ok I need to know when will be the best time to spray large patches of johnson grass in our fields, These are our oun and we have 100 acres with several patches some as big as a truck. I would say a few acres to "spot spray" Cattle cant eat...
- Hello everyone, I have a question. I have a yard that have johnson grass and crabgrass in it. My question is ..Do they make a product that kills both ? My rep states to use drivexlr8 but the label didn't mention the Johnson grass. Any ideas? Thanks
- I’m not in my home area this is at my son’ farm trying to clean up old hay fields to minimize mowing and primarily leave common Bermuda. I’ve hit it earlier this year and this is showing up. I’m guessing Johnson? What’s your thoughts?
