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Helping Horse Owners Protect Florida’s Springs

by Samantha Murray
September 28, 2020

Florida has nearly 400,000 horses, according to the 2018 survey by the American Horse Council. Many of these horses are managed on small-acreage farms and "ranchettes." In North-Central Florida, the horse population is concentrated in counties ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Ans, BMP, Conservation, Environment, Forage & Pasture, Grazing, Horses, Management, Manure, Natural Resources, Pasture, Water, Water Quality

Hurricane season with horses: stay or evacuate?

by sarahbostick
June 5, 2020

One of the biggest decisions for horse owners is how best to keep their horses safe in the event of a hurricane. So where do you start? Step one is deciding whether you are going to evacuate with your horses or weather the storm in place. In ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Disaster, Evacuate, Horses, Hurricane, Pasture, Pgm_Ag, Preparation, Storm, StormPrep

Beef: The Other Protein

by Christa L. Kirby
April 23, 2020

Beef frequently gets a bad name in the protein world. You often hear reports that eating beef is bad for you. In fact, in moderation, beef can be a good and nutritious source of protein. A serving size of beef is 3 ounces, the approximate size ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Christa L. Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, Manatee County, Pasture, UF

Stockpiling Forage to Extend the Grazing Season

by Jane Cant
December 9, 2019

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 fields are cut or pastures ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Cattle, Grazing, Livestock, Management, NFLAG, Pasture, Stockpile, Stockpiling

Tall Ironweed – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

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, but if not done enough ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Herbicide, Ironweed, Management, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Tall Ironweed, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Johnsongrass – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

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 edges of fields, throughout ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Herbicide, Johnsongrass, Management, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Hairy Indigo – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

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 Indigo, which is toxic. However, Hairy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Hairy Indigo, Herbicide, Management, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Groundcherry – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

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 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Groundcherry, Herbicide, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Toxic, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Flat-top Goldenrod – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

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 apart is by the stem. If the stem ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Flat Top Goldenrod, Herbicide, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Florida Betony – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

Florida Betony - Weed of the Week Florida Betony, sometimes referred to as Rattlesnake Weed because of the shape of the stolons, is a perennial broadleaf plant found in pastures and fields. Additional Information Florida Betony Management ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Betony, Florida Betony, Herbicide, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week