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Join us on July 14th from 10am-12pm to learn about some new chicken treats and toys! This annual workshop will discuss some options to keep your hens cool during the hot Florida summer and keep them entertained! Attendees… Read More
Deworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg counts is… Read More
Pokeweed, Phytolacca americana Common Pokeweed is a native perennial plant often found in pastures and fence rows. The large, fleshy taproot makes the plant more difficult to kill, so early control is beneficial. The stem is normally red and… Read More
Spiny Pigweed, Amaranthus spinosus Spiny pigweed, also called spiny amaranth, is an annual weed with hairless stems and leaves and a reddish tinge. Leaves are alternate and range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches in length, and there are two… Read More
Perilla Mint, Perilla frutescens Perilla Mint is an escaped ornamental summer annual that grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet. Leaves are simple and opposite, and can have a purple-green tint. All parts of the… Read More
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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
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
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
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
