Category: Livestock
Local Teams Excel at State Envirothon Competition
May 29, 2018
Results are in from the State Envirothon held at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville last month, and both of our local teams received a category recognition. ‘Green is the New Black’ from Manatee High School-Advisor Pat Zalo ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Livestock, Water, WildlifeTags: Agriculture, Conservation, Envirothon, Soil And Water Conservation District, Soils
Question of the Day: Crabgrass Control in Bahia
May 25, 2018
How do I control crabgrass in a Pensacola bahiagrass hay field? Answer: The best way to control crabgrass in bahiagrass is to increase all of the environmental factors that favor the growth of the bahiagrass. Unfortunately, there ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,Tags: Bahiagrass, Crabgrass, Hay, NFLAG, Pasture
Weed of the Week- Perilla Mint
May 21, 2018
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 plant are toxic to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Brent Sellers, Invasive Plants, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Perilla Mint, Toxic Plants, Weed Of The Week
Making Potato Salad for Cattle
May 18, 2018
UF/IFAS partnered with local rancher Chance Clay to conduct a potato silage trial for beef cattle. Livestock Agent with St. John’s County (Tim Wilson), UF Animal Science Beef Specialist (Matt Hersom) and Agriculture Agent with Putnam/Flagler ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, LivestockTags: Cattle, Cull Potato, Hay, Silage
Basics of: Backyard Chickens
May 15, 2018
Want to learn the basics of backyard chickens? Are you looking to venture out and raise a flock of your own chickens at home? OR do you already own a flock and are looking to better understand them??..and no I'm NOT talking about talking ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: HCLivestock, Highlands County
Vaccinations for Cattle-An Ounce of Prevention
May 3, 2018
Cattle owners vaccinating their cattle to prevent sickness is a prime example of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This single management practice provides a huge step toward lowering the incidence of antibiotic use in ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Beef Production, BQA, Cattle Vaccinations