BERMUDA STRAW
Nothing Goes to Waste
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a perennial warm-season grass grown on a large scale in California's Imperial Valley. While it's primarily grown for seed used in commercial and residential turf, it's also a valuable source of animal feed.
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Once the seed is harvested, the remaining stems and leaves are baled as Bermuda Straw. The result is a clean, economical forage that's fed both domestically and internationally, making good use of a crop that's already been grown for another purpose.Â
Benefits
Bermuda Straw is a practical, economical forage with benefits for both cattle operations and the land:Â
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Cost-effective option for least-cost rations
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Well suited for Wagyu and other cattle fed low-carotene forageÂ
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Perennial crop that doesn't need to be replanted or tilled each yearÂ
Economical, consistent, and low in carotene, Bermuda Straw is a smart fiber source for cattle operations focused on both cost and quality.Â
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Produced in consistent volumes for dependable supply
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Resilient and adaptable to a wide range of soil types
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Byproduct of seed production, so nothing goes to waste
