Thistles are a common weed found in pastures throughout South Florida that can have an economic impact on your cattle operation through loss of grazing and reduced forage production which can lead to reduced weaning weights. Thistles are biennials, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
It is the time of year to start implementing cool-season forages in your pastures. Our perennial warm season pasture grasses in Florida become dormant in the fall and winter months because of the shorter days, cooler temperatures, and frosts. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
We can’t manage what we can’t measure. With an accurate soil test, a strategy can be made to solve even the most difficult of problems in our pastures. When was the last time that you took an accurate soil sample in your fields? You typically ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips October ... READ MORE
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Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences this May! Below is our current class list for the month. Mother's Day Charcuterie Board Basics May 3 | 6 pm – 8 pm Mom’s and kids of all ages, celebrate ... READ MORE
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Grazing management: The manipulation of grazing in pursuit of a specific objective or set of objectives. Grazing management is important to provide persistent and good forage to meet the needs of a plant and animal in a livestock operation. There ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this November! Below is our current class list for the month. Pasture Management for Horse Pastures & Paddocks November 1 | 6:30 pm – 8 pm Learn ... READ MORE
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The definition of a weed is a plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds in a pasture can limit productivity, reduce forage growth, and cause livestock harm. Weeds and forage grasses are constantly competing for resource and can be costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this May! Below is our current class list for the month. Charcuterie Board Basics - Mother's Day Edition May 3 | 6 pm to 8 pm Spend some quality ... READ MORE
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If your pasture production is declining, one of the first steps to take to help solve this problem is collecting a soil sample. The information you gain from this analysis can be used to make necessary adjustments to help you achieve your goal. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock