Ragan and Massey recently acquired exclusive licensee rights for UF-Riata, a novel diploid bahiagrass 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 U.S. 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.

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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If you would like to receive updates about UF-Riata and be notified when it is available, please provide us with your contact information. Email us at riata@raganandmassey.com.