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Ragan and Massey recently acquired exclusive licensee rights for UF-Riata, a diploid bahiagrass seed for pastures developed fall and early spring forage production by the University of Florida.
UF-Riata is the ideal choice for fall and early spring bahiagrass forage production for the Southeastern United States. UF-Riata exhibits lower photoperiod sensitivity and improved leaf tissue cold tolerance compared to standard bahiagrass cultivars, resulting in greater forage production under short daylengths and during the cool season. It also yields grazable forage over a longer season than other bahiagrass cultivars available on the market, and shows excellent stand establishment and seedling vigor.
University Trials
In university trials, UF-Riata out-performed other varieties of bahiagrass in every category, including cold tolerance and dry matter forage yield.
The University of Georgia conducted trials that show UF-Riata produces more forage monthly than other bahiagrasses and 44% more forage than Pensacola bahiagrass annually at over 18,000 lbs/acre.
In trials done by the University of Florida, Uf-Riata tolerated cold weather better than other bahiagrasses and produced more forage in the winter.
For more information about the research process and results, read the following article on UF-Riata.
UF-Riata Bahiagrass, a novel bahiagrass for the southeastern U.S.
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Purchase UF-Riata Now
Getting UF-Riata is easy. First, download our Licensing Agreement and fax or email the signed agreement back to us. Then call us at (800) 264-5281 to place your order. The price for seed is $250.00 per 50 lb. bag delivered to your door.
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If you would like to receive updates about UF-Riata please provide us with your contact information. Email us at riata@raganandmassey.com.
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