Category: Livestock

EQUINE FOCUSED WORKSHOPS IMPROVE HORSE FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA Bainum,* C.1, Justesen, B.2, Mann,* M.N.B.3, Wilson, T.4, Bennett, L.5, Yarborough, J.K.6

by nladd
April 15, 2019

1. Extension Agent, Florida Cooperative Extension, Marion County, Ocala, FL 34470 2. Extension Agent, Florida Cooperative Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL 34744 3. Extension Agent, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Bainum, Bennett, Equine, Horse, Justesen, Livestock, Mann, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, Wilson, Yarborough

2019 Honey Bee Seminar

by Mary Beth Henry
April 3, 2019

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, in partnership with the Ridge Beekeepers Association, will host a Saturday program for new beekeepers and those considering starting a hive. Join us for a fun day where you can learn about beekeeping and sharpen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Mbhenry, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms

Honey Bees, are in the air!

by David Austin
April 2, 2019

The business of bees Honey Bees are everywhere in Highlands County. It's that time of year when the bees are busy making honey. Because Highlands County produces so much citrus and citrus produces a heavy nectar flow, the beekeepers come with ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Honey, Insects, PolliNATION

Spring Is Here – Pasture Prepping Time

by Caitlin Justesen
April 2, 2019

We are ditching the cooler weather of winter and jumping in to the beginning of our warm-season. Spring is the time to be focusing on prepping your pastures for optimal grass production. Hopefully in the past year you have utilized the best ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Equine, Fertilizer, Grass Production, Grazing, Horses, Nutrients, Pasture Management, Rotational, Soil Test, Stocking

EEE in EMU in Flagler County

by Wendy Mussoline
April 1, 2019

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was confirmed in a pet emu housed in Flagler County during the week of March 25, 2019. EEE is a mosquito-borne alphavirus that commonly affects horses, but can also infect humans. Wild birds serve as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: EEE, Emu, Horse, Vaccinations

Pasture Weeds are Coming – Be Ready

by Mark Mauldin
April 1, 2019

Almost six months post Hurricane Michael, ranchers throughout the impacted areas are still feeling the effects of the storm. While many immediate issues caused by the storm have been addressed, the Thanks-to-Michael to-do list continues ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Forage, Grazing, Hurricane Michael, Pasture Weeds

Be On the Lookout for Crown Rust in Oats

by Mark Mauldin
April 1, 2019

Poor conditions during the fall planting window have made cool season forages a somewhat scarce commodity this Spring. Producers fortunate enough to have cool season forages, need to take the necessary steps to allow them the maximum ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Forage, IPM, Oats

Fireweed Control

by Taylor Davis
March 29, 2019

Here in Highlands County, fireweed is emerging everywhere and becoming a nuisance for many of our livestock producers. Fireweed is a native winter annual species in Florida. It is typically seen in north and central Florida on exposed areas ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, HCLivestock, Highlands County, Livestock

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