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Researchers examine potential benefits for soil health and nutrient availability in forage production

by Mike Loizzo
November 14, 2023

Forage production in intensively managed grasslands often requires continuous use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers. This can be harmful to the environment. Scientists in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) studied ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Adesuwa Erhunmwunse, Bahiagrass, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Perennial Peanut, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sunny Liao

Striking Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly in Florida Relies on Sound Pasture Management Decisions

by Jonael Bosques
May 2, 2023

Pollinators are of extreme importance to our Florida Flatwoods ecosystem. They are responsible for transferring genes of plants from one flower to another increasing fruit set in wild and domesticated species. By doing so, these organisms ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Bahiagrass, Butterfly, Cattle, Extension, Florida, Hardee, Pasture, Pawpaw, Soils, Swallowtail, Zebra, Zebra Swallowtail

Bahia Grass Yellowing

by Grantly Ricketts
June 29, 2020

Recently, there is an increase in the number of calls to our UF/IFAS Extension office. The clients are concerns about the yellowing of their Bahiagrass. Bahia is known to be one of the hardiest turfgrasses available to us in Central Florida. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Tags: Bahia Yellowing, Bahiagrass

Negative Effects of Overwatering Plants

by Grantly Ricketts
June 24, 2020

Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1st and September 30th. Water is a very important component for good plant health but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance. Too little water is bad, likewise ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Tags: Bahiagrass

Question of the Day: 2,4-D Amine use in Bahia Seed Production

by Jane Cant
June 12, 2018

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
Tags: Bahia, Bahiagrass, Herbicide, NFLAG, Seed, Seed Production

Fertilizing Bahiagrass Pasture May Be Necessary

by laurahbennett
June 11, 2018

Fertilizing your bahiagrass pasture may not be on your mind due to high fertilizer costs, but recent observations indicate that NOT fertilizing may do much harm to your pasture health. We love bahia here in Florida because it establishes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Bahiagrass, Fertilizer, Pasture, Soil

Question of the Day: Crabgrass Control in Bahia

by Jane Cant
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

Bahiagrass Pastures

by John Mark Shuffitt
December 15, 2017

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
Tags: Argentine, Bahia, Bahiagrass, Equine, Farmers, Forage, Grass, Grazing, Livestock, Pasture, Pasture Management, Pensacola, Ranchers, Shuffitt, Sod

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