Martin II is an early-medium maturity, novel-endophyte tall fescue with high palatability, suitable for baleage, dry hay, grazing and stockpiling. Protek™ is a novel endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum) that does not produce detectable levels of harmful ergot alkaloids such as the toxin ergovaline. Protek™ endophyte inoculated plants have shown improved tolerance to environmental stresses such as heat and drought.