What does the "wiregrass" look like? Producer: It is short and wispy with thin leaves and grows in the spring and summer when there is moisture. Cattle will not eat it.

How do you get rid of wiregrass in pastures?

If your turf is dotted with wiregrass, control it with a selective herbicide containing sethoxydim or fluazifop. These chemicals are designed to kill this pesky weed without harming your grass.

Are sedges good for cattle?

Sedges are considered nutritious for livestock according to Kenyon. “Sedges tend to grow in moist areas. The wet conditions last year, particularly last fall, may be part of the reason for their abundance this year,” said Kenyon.