The recent cooler weather here in the Panhandle is a reminder that the growing season for our summer perennial grasses (Bahia, Bermuda, etc.) is winding down. Even when the summer grass has stopped growing, the livestock still need to eat. Enter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, LivestockIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
In the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
For horse owners, manure is part of everyday life. A single 1,000-pound horse produces between 35 and 50 pounds of manure each day, adding up to nearly nine tons each year. While managing that volume may seem like a constant chore, horse manure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Highlights: Researchers successfully fertilized a horse egg using IVF for the first time in the state of Florida. Frozen sperm, rather than fresh or chilled sperm, appears more practical for IVF. The Florida horse industry supports ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Picture a horse running across an open field, the wind blowing his mane, his hooves stamping into the grassy knoll, eyes on the horizon. Now picture that horse’s vision slowly spotting and fading, the horizon blurring, until ultimately, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
4-H, the largest positive youth development program globally, is delivered by Cooperative Extension through more than 100 public universities. For over 100 years, 4-H has provided experiences where kids develop life skills by learning through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Equine Pasture Best Management Practices. What are Best Management Practices? Best Management Practices (BMPs) for an equine pasture are cost-effective and practicable management actions for protecting and improving water quality and conserving ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture
Horse owners have the utmost concern for their animals, and one of their top concerns is toxic plants. Florida’s tropical climate supports a variety of non-native, often tropical species that can cause toxicity issues for livestock. Producers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension