A Day at the Dairy
Dairy is a huge portion of the American diet, whether it be fresh milk or products like yogurt, cheese, butter, etc. Dairy products provide essential nutrients to those who consume them, but most people have no idea how… Read More
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Equine Body Condition Scoring
What is Equine BCS? Equine body condition scoring (BCS) is an appraisal of the overall nutritional status of horses and is a balance between feed intake and energy output. Factors that influence BCS include supplementation, pasture, internal parasite… Read More
Aquatic Plants of Interest- Piedmont Primrose, Ludwigia acruata
What’s that plant? Recently a call was placed to the Extension Office about the possibility of hydrilla in a local water body. Upon further investigation, the plant in question was identified as Piedmont primrose, Ludwigia acruata, a native plant… Read More
Weed of the Week- Spiderwort
Spiderwort Spiderwort is a native perennial species with a large, fleshy stem and long, grass-like leaves. Flowers have three petals that are normally purple to pink in color. Spiderwort emerges in early spring and produces seed throughout the… Read More
National Ag Day – March 20th, 2018
What is National Ag Day? National Ag Day is a historic event that promotes recognition and appreciation for all those involved in American agriculture. #AgDay. With over 400 farms, Clay County produces a wide array of agricultural commodities… Read More
Weed of the Week- Prickly Pear Cactus
Prickly Pear Cactus Control Prickly pear cactus can be a major problem in Florida pastures and rangelands, primarily because of how the plant reproduces. This weed spreads by fragmentation, so pieces of the primary plant can form roots… Read More
National Poultry Day – March 19th, 2018
We don’t want to cry fowl, but did you know that Monday, March 19th, 2018 is National Poultry Day?! By poultry, we are referring to domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. This includes birds such… Read More
Thistle: Terrible with a Capital T
Around March/April of every year thistle makes its presence known by shooting up stalks and flowering. The plant is low-lying for most of the year and often goes unnoticed, until now. Now that we know it is there,… Read More
Weed of the Week- Lantana
Lantana Lantana is a woody native plant that is toxic to livestock. Although it is sold as an ornamental, commercial varieties are sterile. Lantana producers allelochemicals in its roots and stems that inhibit the growth of other plants… Read More
Weed of the Week- Horsenettle
Horsenettle Horsenettle is found in sandy openings and can be a problem in pastures. Mature plants are perennials with spiny and hairy stems. Flowers may be white, violet, or blue in color, and the fruit produced turns yellow… Read More