Ribeye™

The Annual Ryegrass Bred for Southern Pastures

Need dependable winter forage without delaying your return to bermudagrass? Ribeye™ is a diploid annual ryegrass bred specifically for overseeding pastures in the South. Its early production, early maturity, winter hardiness, and excellent forage quality provide valuable grazing when forage supplies are at their lowest while allowing an earlier transition back to permanent bermudagrass in the spring.

Why Choose Ribeye™?

Built Specifically for Southern Overseeding

Ribeye™ was developed specifically for overseeding dormant bermudagrass and other Southern pasture systems. Its early growth provides productive winter grazing, while its earlier maturity reduces competition with warm-season grasses as they begin growing in the spring.

Earlier Forage Production

When winter forage is limited, Ribeye™ delivers. Its earlier production provides high-quality grazing sooner than later-maturing annual ryegrasses, helping producers bridge seasonal forage shortages and keep cattle grazing throughout the cool season.

Early Maturity for an Earlier Bermudagrass Transition

One of Ribeye™'s greatest advantages is its earlier maturity. By completing its life cycle sooner than many annual ryegrass varieties, Ribeye™ allows for an earlier transition back to permanent bermudagrass, helping maximize warm-season pasture production.

High Forage Production

Ribeye™ combines aggressive tillering with excellent grazing tolerance to produce dense, productive stands that continue supplying forage throughout the grazing season. Strong total dry matter production helps producers get more feed from every acre.

Excellent Forage Quality

Excellent nutritive value, good rust resistance, and strong winter hardiness help Ribeye™ maintain high-quality forage throughout the growing season. The result is dependable nutrition that supports productive grazing during the months when forage options are often limited.

Grazing Tolerant and Flexible

Ribeye™ withstands close grazing thanks to its aggressive tillering and dense growth habit. While rotational grazing maximizes production, Ribeye™ also tolerates continuous grazing, giving producers flexibility across a wide range of grazing systems.

Proven Performance

In a 2018 trial at the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center in Crossville, Tennessee, Ribeye™ produced the highest total dry matter yield among the annual ryegrass varieties evaluated, yielding 4.59 tons per acre.

Part of the PinPoint™ Forage System

Ribeye™ is part of Barenbrug's PinPoint™ forage system, an integrated approach that combines perennial pastures, seasonal forage crops, legumes, and grazing management to help producers extend grazing, reduce feed costs, and fill predictable forage gaps throughout the year.

Within the PinPoint™ system, Ribeye™ provides productive cool-season forage during winter and early spring, helping Southern producers bridge the gap between dormant warm-season pastures and the return of productive bermudagrass. 

Why Producers Choose Ribeye™

• Bred for Southern Overseeding
• Earlier Forage Production
• Early Maturing
• High Forage Yield
• Excellent Forage Quality
• Withstands Grazing Pressure
• Rust Resistant
• Cold Tolerant
• Excellent Cover Crop Option

Extend Winter Grazing Without Delaying Spring Pastures

Whether you're overseeding dormant bermudagrass, adding winter forage to crop acres, or building a productive cool-season grazing program, Ribeye™ delivers the early production, forage quality, grazing tolerance, and early maturity Southern producers need. As part of the PinPoint™ forage system, Ribeye™ helps maximize winter forage while supporting a smooth transition back to productive warm-season pasture. Find your nearest Barenbrug distributor or buy now online.

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