Landscaping for Lizards
Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by lizards and other reptiles, but growing up in the Northeast my sightings were pretty rare. However, in Florida we are blessed (and sometimes cursed when you think… Read More
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Planting Pines? Choose Carefully.
Which Pine is Best? If you have plans to plant southern pines on your property, you have some important decisions to make: Which species is most appropriate for your site and objectives? What is the best available genetic… Read More
Horse Herald – May 2018
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Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities
Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. This intensive and interactive course provides individuals with a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes. Time… Read More
Management that Makes Sense
Controlled Breeding Season Cattlemen that plan to maximize revenue potential have implemented a few basic management strategies. They know their customer; they know what they want and when they want it. Knowing this, they work to produce calves… Read More
Replacement Heifer Selection
By: Tim Wilson and Cindy Sanders When selecting a heifer, there are two questions you must ask yourself: What do you want your cowherd to look like in the future (phenotypically and genetically) and how can you keep… Read More
Don’t “Bale” on Hay this Winter
Although pasture grass is the preferred method of feeding livestock sometimes the diet will need to be supplemented to meet their needs. Hay is often fed during the winter since bahiagrass and bermuda grass, the two most common… Read More
An “Egg-cellent” Business: Selling Your Backyard Eggs
Backyard poultry is growing in popularity every day as people want to connect back to their food sources and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love chickens? Some cities, like Jacksonville, have ordinances in place that allow those zoned… Read More
Maintaining Air Conditioners
An air conditioner’s filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily… Read More
How to Maximize Space on a Small Farm
There are a lot of horse “ranchettes” that are minimal in size, about 2-10 acres in total. The UF/IFAS recommended stocking rate is about 2 acres per horse, and if we are going to push that limit our… Read More