Debunking Colic – Horse Herald
Debunking Colic Colic is a horse owners worst nightmare, but it shouldn’t have to be. Check out this edition of the Horse Herald to learn more about some colic myths. Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to… Read More
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Managing Broomsedge in Pastures
What is Broomsedge Bluestem? Broomsedge bluestem, Andropogon virginicus L., is a native warm season perennial bunch grass that prefers to grow in areas with sandy, moist soils that have low fertility. It is considered to be an indicator… Read More
Wild Weeds – Cherokee Rose
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Cherokee Rose Rosa laevigata The Cherokee Rose is native to China, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam. It is a beautiful evergreen shrub that prefers to climb. Often you will find Cherokee Roses… Read More
Stockpiling Forage to Extend the Grazing Season
What is Stockpiling? Stockpiling is a forage production method where the grass is allowed to grow without being grazed and become ‘stockpiled’ in a pasture as a standing hay crop. As the summer comes to an end, hay… Read More
Tall Ironweed – Weed of the Week
Tall Ironweed – Weed of the Week Tall Ironweed is a very unpalatable plant for livestock, and because of the lack of competition it can quickly spread throughout a pasture. Mowing can be an effective method of control,… Read More
Johnsongrass – Weed of the Week
Johnsongrass – Weed of the Week Johnsongrass is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and grows in patches. It has an open panicle seedhead, and a prominent midrib in the leaf. Johnsongrass is usually found on the… Read More
Hairy Indigo – Weed of the Week
Hairy Indigo – Weed of the Week Hairy Indigo is a non-toxic legume common in pastures and row crops. As a legume, it can ‘fix’ or add nitrogen to the soil. Hairy Indigo is often confused with Creeping… Read More
Groundcherry – Weed of the Week
Groundcherry – Weed of the Week Groundcherry, sometimes referred to as Cutleaf Groudncherry, is a broadleaf plant found in disturbed or heavily grazed areas. It can be toxic to livestock. Additional Information Weed Management in Pastures and Rangelands
Flat-top Goldenrod – Weed of the Week
Flat-top Goldenrod – Weed of the Week Goldenrod is a perennial plant that is commonly found in pastures and fields with low level management. It can be confused with dog fennel, but an easy way to tell them… Read More
Florida Pusley – Weed of the Week
Florida Pusley – Weed of the Week Florida Pusley is a troublesome weed that is found in both fields and pastures on a regular basis. It grows low to the ground and rarely infests fields with good grass… Read More