Tag: thistles

Navigating the Thistle Lifecycle: Strategies for Effective Thistle Management in Pastures

by Kalan Royal
December 13, 2023

Thistles are a common weed found in pastures throughout South Florida that can have an economic impact on your cattle operation through loss of grazing and reduced forage production which can lead to reduced weaning weights. Thistles are biennials, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Highlands County, Livestock, Pasture Management, Pasture Weeds, Thistles, Weed Control

Thistles Are Getting A Head Start On Spring

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 11, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The shorter days and moderating temperatures are an accurate indication of the dormant period in the near future. Shrubs, trees and weeds are, for the most part, in a shutdown mode. Seed ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Florida, Les Harrison, Natural Resource, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, The Wakulla News, Thistles

Pasture Weed Control Tips for Thistles

by Shep Eubanks
March 18, 2016

Timing is critical for controlling weeds that infest and invade our pastures. Thistles are an example of a weed in which proper timing of herbicide application can mean the difference between excellent and very poor control of the weed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Forage, Forage & Pasture, Forages; Livestock, Hay, Panhandle Agriculture, Pasture, Pasture Weeds, Pest Management, Thistle, Thistles, Weeds

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