Work was initiated in May, 1995. Information is incomplete and linkages to local or remote sites may not work but construction is being completed as fast as possible. In Pennsylvania it has primarily been used for conservation purposes but is well suited as hay, silage, or pasture for beef cattle and sheep. It is well adapted to the soil and weather conditions of Pennsylvania. Tall fescue is drought resistant and will maintain itself under rather limited fertility conditions.
Tall fescue is also ideal for waterways, ditch and pond banks, and farm lots and lanes.
It is the best grass in areas of heavy livestock and machinery traffic. Animals will readily graze tall fescue during April, May and early June and again in the fall, but show reluctance to graze it during the summer months of July and August. The fungus grows between the plant cells and overwinters in the base of the plant. The fungus produces alkaloids which are toxic to animals. These alkaloids are thought to cause the poor conception rates, low birth weights, and low daily gains of animals grazing fungus infected tall fescue.