UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Forages

Colquitt County Extension Forages Jeremy Kichler-Colquitt County Extension Coordinator

Cool Season Varieties 


Cool Season Perennial Grasses

Tall Fescue

Minor Species

Orchardgrass
Bluegrass 
Perennial Ryegrass 
Timothy 
Rescuegrass 

Cool Season Perennial Legumes

Alfalfa
Red Clover
 (Red clover is not an annual, but sometimes it is grown as an annual species.)
White Clover


Warm Season Varieties


UGA Forages Expert Resources

Understanding and Improving Forage Quality Posted by Uttam Saha, Lawton Stewart on May 11, 2026
Smutgrass Control in Pastures and Hayfields Posted by Lisa Baxter, Nicholas Shay, Nicholas Basinger, William Secor, Guy Hancock on May 4, 2026
Identifying Toxic Weeds in Georgia Pastures and Hayfields Posted by Lisa Baxter, Hailey Partain on May 1, 2026
Selenium in Georgia Soils and Forages: Importance in the Livestock Industry Posted by Uttam Saha, Lawton Stewart on Apr 30, 2026
Alfalfa Posted by Lisa Baxter, G. Buntin on Apr 7, 2026
Clover Posted by Lisa Baxter, Taylor Singleton on Apr 7, 2026
Perennial Grass, Pasture, and Forage Posted by Lisa Baxter, G. Buntin, Patrick McCullough on Apr 7, 2026
Temporary Grazing (Summer and Winter) Posted by Lisa Baxter, G. Buntin, Taylor Singleton on Apr 7, 2026
Blister Beetles in Georgia Alfalfa Hay Posted by G. Buntin, Lisa Baxter on Mar 30, 2026
Production Costs vs. Feeding Value of Forages Posted by Jeremy Kichler, R. Lacy on Jan 5, 2026