Herbicides to remove Crabgrass from Bermudagrass hay fields Although Crabgrass varieties can be an excellent source of forage or hay in a monoculture setting, when it invades Bermudagrass hayfields it presents a major problem to producers. Crabgrass does… Read More
Agricultural producers in the area have hit the ground running when it comes to implementing strategies that will help reduce water withdrawal from our aquifer. Soil moisture sensors are one of the most popular precision tools that have… Read More
Introduction Feeding hay to livestock, including small ruminants and horses, is a common management practice in northeast Florida. Hay production is a large part of the agriculture economy and winters are cold enough to stop the growth of… Read More
Nutritional Facts: Peanuts provide a delicious and accessible source of protein to the human diet. Peanuts are considered a legume and are related to beans, lentils, and soy. They are rich in protein, fats, and various other nutrients…. Read More
Reminders for Motorists: With the onset of summer comes an increase of farm activity as local producers are busy tending their fields and harvesting crops. Finding suitable acreage in parcels large enough to farm commercially, for a living,… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension in Suwannee County will be hosting a multi-county Pre-Harvest Field Demonstration and a Peanut Trade Show. When: August 21, 2018 The Event starts at 4:00 pm. An optional core pesticide training with CEU’s available will begin… Read More
Can producers use 2,4-D Amine in Pensacola Bahia fields used for seed protection? Producers use 2,4-D Amine to control annual, simple perennial. and creeping perennial broadleaf weeds in grass crops (small grains, turf, forage, corn, sorghum, rangeland, etc.). … 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
Peanuts – An Environmentally Friendly Crop Sustainable farming includes operating in an economically feasible way, while maintaining the health of the land and surrounding environment at the same time. Peanuts are a popular option because most producers use minimal… Read More
