Authored by: Dr. Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist and Lauren Butler, UF/IFAS Okeechobee County Extension Director and Livestock Agent Many Florida cattle producers rely on stockpiled forage—especially limpograss, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Choosing or expanding a livestock enterprise requires more than an interest in animals. Producers should consider infrastructure, nutrition, threats (e.g. pests and diseases), animal health, labor, markets, natural-resource management, production ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Forage Team Authored by: Maria Elena Mailhos, Marcelo Wallau, Cheryl Mackowiak, and Diwakar Vyas As fall approaches, many producers are making decisions on what cool-season forages to plant for grazing, silage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
What producers, land managers, and forage professionals need to know as Florida’s response takes shape. At a glance. The pasture mealybug was first detected in Florida in May 2026; it has now been reported in 22 Florida counties, including ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Research
Authored by: Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist Niguss Hailegnaw, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor of Crop Nutrient Management at the Everglades Research and Education Center Pasture mealybug (PMB) is expanding across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
What: Experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting an informational webinar on the invasive pasture ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
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