# Fall Armyworms: Protecting Pastures and Winter Forages

> A Texas Cooperative Extension agent in Brown County warned livestock producers to inspect pastures, hayfields, and newly planted winter forages for fall armyworms. The article notes that the pests are most active from midsummer through early November and can strip foliage quickly, especially on young winter wheat and small grains.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-14T06:08:00.033Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99017-fall-armyworms-protecting-pastures-and-winter-forages
- Commodities: [Grass Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GRASSHAY.md)

## Why it matters

Armyworm feeding can reduce pasture and hay yields in Texas and damage young winter wheat, which tightens local forage supply and can lift hay and grain feed costs. The effect is regional and is unlikely to move broad grain prices on its own.

## Sources

- brownwoodnews.com: https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2026/11/13/fall-armyworms-protecting-pastures-and-winter-forages/

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