The drought that has affected many regions of Kentucky and the surrounding area this year has some horse owners worried about Johnsongrass poisoning. Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) is a drought-tolerant noxious weed that can infiltrate pastures and hayfields. In pastures that are not mowed and maintained, drought conditions can cause a dying off of many grasses while Johnsongrass survives.
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