It's spring. The hay barn is almost empty, it has finally rained (a little) and the pastures are green – I completely understand the allure of just opening the gate and moving on to something other than feeding cows. However, for the long-term ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
https://youtu.be/ipVx3TOdJ9Y Congratulations Florida, you finally participated in winter. After 8 years of mild weather, we got to experience extreme cold. This weather shift affected our lawns, shrubs, and our crops. Today, we will explore ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Integrating cool-season forages into small ruminant production offers numerous benefits, including improved pasture utilization, enhanced animal performance, and greater overall system sustainability. Cool-season forages thrive in cooler temperatures ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Preparing for Fall, Dormant Forages, & Drought Fall is officially here! At the time of writing this in late September, temperatures are starting to cool off in the mornings and evenings as we head into the fall months. With this means that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Gainesville, Fla. - Few academic careers leave a mark as broad and enduring as that of Dr. Lynn Sollenberger, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at the University of Florida (UF). Since receiving his Ph.D. from UF in 1985, Dr. Sollenberger ... READ MORE
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It is the time of year to start implementing cool-season forages in your pastures. Our perennial warm season pasture grasses in Florida become dormant in the fall and winter months because of the shorter days, cooler temperatures, and frosts. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Hay production is a major crop in Suwannee County. Tuesday October 17th, 2023, two of our outstanding hay producers were recognized at the 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo for their submission of hay samples into the Southeastern Hay Contest. Doug Carter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
The UF/IFAS team that has released more than 250 fruit, vegetable and other plant cultivars in the past decade is getting even stronger. Seven budding scientists from around the world arrived in Florida in August to work with Plant Breeders ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Livestock producers know that the health and abundance of a quality forage can directly affect the health and productivity of their livestock. Thus, livestock producers often think of themselves as “forage farmers” because they spend a large ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Finding ways to extend the grazing season is a top priority for livestock producers in the southeast because grown forages are the cheapest source of feed for our livestock. Slipping into fall means cooler weather, shorter days, and dormancy ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife