UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
What is Stockpiling? Stockpiling is a forage production method where the grass is allowed to grow without being grazed and become ‘stockpiled’ in a pasture as a standing hay crop. As the summer comes to an end, hay… Read More
Tall Ironweed – Weed of the Week Tall Ironweed is a very unpalatable plant for livestock, and because of the lack of competition it can quickly spread throughout a pasture. Mowing can be an effective method of control,… Read More
Johnsongrass – Weed of the Week Johnsongrass is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and grows in patches. It has an open panicle seedhead, and a prominent midrib in the leaf. Johnsongrass is usually found on the… Read More
Hairy Indigo – Weed of the Week Hairy Indigo is a non-toxic legume common in pastures and row crops. As a legume, it can ‘fix’ or add nitrogen to the soil. Hairy Indigo is often confused with Creeping… Read More
Groundcherry – Weed of the Week Groundcherry, sometimes referred to as Cutleaf Groudncherry, is a broadleaf plant found in disturbed or heavily grazed areas. It can be toxic to livestock. Additional Information Weed Management in Pastures and Rangelands
Flat-top Goldenrod – Weed of the Week Goldenrod is a perennial plant that is commonly found in pastures and fields with low level management. It can be confused with dog fennel, but an easy way to tell them… Read More
Florida Pusley – Weed of the Week Florida Pusley is a troublesome weed that is found in both fields and pastures on a regular basis. It grows low to the ground and rarely infests fields with good grass… Read More
Florida Betony – Weed of the Week Florida Betony, sometimes referred to as Rattlesnake Weed because of the shape of the stolons, is a perennial broadleaf plant found in pastures and fields. Additional Information Florida Betony Management in… Read More
Curly Dock – Weed of the Week Curly Dock is a perennial broadleaf weed that prefers seasonally moist areas and has a strong tap root. The seed can remain dormant and viable for up to 80 years, and… Read More
Dollarweed – Weed of the Week Dollarweed, sometimes referred to as Pennywort, is a broadleaf weed that thrives in wet areas. Under wet conditions and poor grazing management, it can quickly overtake pastures and fields. Additional Information Dollarweed… Read More
