An ancient Ethiopian grass turned modern forage, teff delivers high yields and strong water‑use efficiency, making it a practical warm‑season option for Western producers.

If you’re looking for an alternative crop to wheat, teff might be an option. But production-wise, Idaho growers want to know how it fits into a rotation, what the water and nutrient requirements are, what it looks like at harvest and what the market potential is.

Native to Ethiopia, teff grass holds up well under drought conditions. With drought common in many parts of the country, teff offers up an interesting option as cattle feed. But does it live up to the hype?

Spring is around the corner, and with not much time left to plant, you have to start thinking about what crop to spring plant.  Why not try Moxie teff grass enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating?

One of the most talked about forage crops in recent years has been teff grass. Producers have been trying to figure out what it is and what the benefits are of growing teff.

“I keep meaning to drop by and ask David what he’s growing in that field,” says David Patrick’s neighbor – who farms several thousand acres. “I didn’t even know what it was.”