Post hurricane flooding has become a significant factor in the health of established forages. While some forage species are more tolerant under waterlogged conditions, prolonged inundation can lead to significant damage, reducing forage productivity ... READ MORE
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Healthy lawns are things that when green and healthy, we can perhaps not give it too much attention. But, with a bit of green or brown, the lawn is suddenly very important. We want it green and full. Does that healthy lawn affect the environment ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Turf, Water
Winter months can be tricky when it comes to feeding your pregnant or lactating beef cows in Florida. The changing day length, and weather patterns limit grazing options in farms that rely on summer perennial grasses. In Florida summer grasses ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionA healthy lawn serves many purposes such as prevents soil erosion, filters pollution, beautifies the landscape and increases home value. Proper turfgrass selection is one of the most important factors in developing and maintaining a healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
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, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Turf
Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge), is adapted to climatic conditions throughout Florida and can be grown on upland well-drained sands as well as the moist, poorly-drained flatwoods soils of peninsular Florida. In Florida, bahiagrass is used ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charles Reynolds for publication on October 8th, 2017 in the Highlands Today Newspaper. Florida lawns may go into a form of dormancy during the winter but there are several things ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension