tobosa is an important forage for cattle and horses in the american southwest. it is productive and palatable until it becomes rough at maturity. it is especially valuable during drought when it persists after other grasses die. it can be cut into hay when still green. in texas, it yields 1000 pounds per acre, and this can be increased with careful and deliberate management. in areas with adequate precipitation, burning is used to remove litter, which then stimulates the stems to produce more green matter.