Now is the time to plan winter supplementation strategies. Conserved forages (hay, haylage, stockpiled forages) are usually the foundation of a winter feeding plan. Whether harvesting your own hay/haylage or purchasing, understanding the ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
Safe can be defined as protected from or not exposed to danger or risk. Safety and wellbeing can come in waves when working in the agricultural field, as agriculturist we are considered to be among the most hazardous occupations in terms of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Hay may be a less costly source of nutrition for livestock producers and it is the most common stored feed source. Producing quality hay is a task that involves time, energy, and expense. Every year more than 60 million acres in the U.S. are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Perennial peanut has many benefits as both a ground cover and forage. In fact, one of its best features is its resistance to nematodes, pathogens, and drought. However, if you have an older variety like ‘Florigraze’ and notice your perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida has a specific team of researchers that are devoted to improving forages for Florida livestock. Bermudagrass is the most commonly planted forage species in the Southeastern US, covering at least 30 million acres. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Introduction Feeding hay to livestock, including small ruminants and horses, is a common management practice in northeast Florida. Hay production is a large part of the agriculture economy and winters are cold enough to stop the growth of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Introduction You can gain valuable information from a simple hay test that can help you balance the nutrition on your livestock. Hay is not just filler without value. By taking a hay sample and having it tested you can learn the crude protein, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
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,
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, Livestock