Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Thistle Cirsium sp. & others Thistles are the bane of any pasture owners existence, but they also frequently occur on roadsides, ditchbanks, and forest hiking trails. Thistles are a bi-annual plant, meaning… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Showy Crotalaria Crotalaria spectabilis Showy Crotalaria is a part of a large genus of plants (Crotalaria sp.) that have a lot of similar features. Luckily, Showy Crotalaria is often easily identified… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Rattlebox Sesbania punicea Rattlebox, also known as purple sesban or spanish gold, is a part of the larger Sesbania family. Many sesbanias have similar appearances and characteristics which can make them… Read More
General Remarks Deworming strategies have evolved over the years to accomplish three main goals: -Reduce the chance of developing resistant parasites. -Reduce operational expenses for livestock producers -Reduce the use of drugs in food animals. In most herds,… Read More
Your horse has one set of permanent teeth and it is important to help maintain their dental health as horses life spans increase. Read the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn about equine dentistry and what’s… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Goldenrod Solidago L. Goldenrod is a late summer, early fall blooming plant. The spectacular show of yellow blooms along the roadways allow this plant to be easily identified, and often mistake as… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Common Ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia Common Ragweed is a bit of an undercover nuisance, wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers in the fall. It flowers and pollen are small, and the rather inconspicuous… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia .Virginia Creeper is a vine found in rural and urban areas, climbing up trees, light poles, fences and more. It ranges from a dark brown/purple to green… Read More
Did you know a horse’s coat begins with one of two colors? Whether breeding horses, or just interested in your horses coat colors, this newsletter edition is for you! Sign up at the end the article to receive… Read More
