Category: Farm Management

Florida Pasture Lease vs Cropland Lease

by Jane Cant
September 21, 2017

National Pasture Lease Information Pasture leasing is an annual expense that needs to be factored into annual budgets. The national average cash rent pasture rates in 2017 are $12.50/acre, which is a decrease of $0.50/acre in comparison of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

Hay Quality – Not all hay is created equal

by Jane Cant
August 21, 2017

Between 600,000 to 800,000 tons of hay are produced every year Domestic grazing animals such as cattle, horses, and goats require conserved forage to maintain weight and health through winter months when temperatures deter forage growth. Hay ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Hay, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

Dirt is a dirty word – The impact of soil health on sustainability

by Jane Cant
August 16, 2017

Dirt is synonymous with filth, clutter, mess, and other descriptors used for things that generally have a negative impact on well being. That being the case, why should 'dirt' be used to refer to one of the most important things to sustaining ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: NFLAG, Pasture Management, Soil Health, Soil Testing, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

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