Extension Forage Specialist Introduction Tall fescue is well adapted to the soil and weather conditions of most areas in Arkansas.
Estimates place the fescue acreage in the state at slightly more than two million acres.
Although fescue can be found throughout Arkansas, it is especially well adapted to the northern half of the state. Most of the tall fescue in Arkansas is endophyte-infected. Historically, tall fescue has been used primarily in the spring and early summer for grazing and haying. Fescue produces about 60 to 70 percent of its total production by July 1, as illustrated in Figure 1. The remaining production occurs from September through November, depending on location in the state and fall growing conditions.