Tag: Suwannee County
2018 Spring Cattlemen Series
December 28, 2017
Please join us for the 2018 Spring Cattlemen Series The Spring Cattlemen Series is a three part series covering cattle management and handling, cattle nutrition, and herd health. Each meeting will begin at 6pm at the UF/IFAS Suwannee County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Animal Health, BQA, Cattle Nutrition, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension
I HATE Robo-Calls: How to avoid phone scams.
December 21, 2017
Have you ever gotten a call on your cell phone that looked legitimate, but wasn't? Yesterday on my personal cell phone, I received a phone call that was from my area code and had the digits that indicate it is a cell phone. Although it is my ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Federal Trade Commission, Phone Scams, Robocalls, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Telemarketing, UF/IFAS Extension
Weed of the Weed- Bracken Fern
November 13, 2017
Bracken Fern is a common perennial fern that is found across the United States. Its ability to grow well is both dry and moist soils, as well as along tree lines, in wooded areas, and around buildings, make it a well-adapted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Weed Management, Weeds
Weed of the Week- Cogongrass
October 30, 2017
Cogongrass was accidentally introduced into Alabama in the 1900’s, but intentionally brought to Florida in the 1930’s as a potential forage and soil stabilizer. Currently it can be found in 73 countries and on every continent. Since being ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural ResourcesTags: Agriculture, Cattle, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Weeds
Pond Management- Dissolved Oxygen
October 24, 2017
What is Dissolved Oxygen A major component of successful pond management is dissolved oxygen (DO). Dissolved oxygen is gas that is dissolved in water and is available for uptake by fish. Unlike mammals, which use their lungs to absorb oxygen, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Dissolved Oxygen, NFLAG, Pond Management, Ponds, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension
Weed of the Week- Maypop
October 23, 2017
Often recognized by its showy pink/purple flowers, Maypop Passion Flower is a native plant, found across the southern US. Although it is sometimes used as an ornamental plant, it can become a nuisance in pastures and along fence-rows. Once ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Agriculture, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Weeds
Weed of the Week-Blackberry
October 16, 2017
Across the southeastern United States, there are several different species of Rubus (Blackberry and Dewberry). Blackberry is a common issue for pasture owners, with it also commonly growing in fence rows, and ditch banks. Lack of management ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, LivestockTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Weeds
Weed of the Week- Coffee Senna
October 2, 2017
Coffee Senna, Senna occidentalis Coffee Senna is an annual herb that is toxic if consumed in large quantities. It is found in disturbed or over grazed areas and can become an issue in row crops. Mowing before the formation of seed can be an ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Weeds