As is the case every Spring, a great percentage of the calls I have received recently relate to managing pasture weeds with herbicides. There is a lot to consider when formulating a weed management plan. The subsequent sections of this post ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
It's spring. The hay barn is almost empty, it has finally rained (a little) and the pastures are green – I completely understand the allure of just opening the gate and moving on to something other than feeding cows. However, for the long-term ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionSee attached flyer Click here. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe next Jefferson Pasture Series - "Cool Season Grazing for Livestock and Wildlife" is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 7:00. The class will be held at the Jefferson County Extension Office, 2729 West Washington Hwy, Monticello, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionA horse was diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Jefferson County last week. EEE is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitos and affects both horses and humans. The virus is found in birds and is transmitted by a mosquito which ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseA horse was diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Jefferson County last week. EEE is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitos and affects both horses and humans. The virus is found in birds and is transmitted by a mosquito which ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseEffective grazing management is a dynamic dance between maximizing animal performance and maintaining pasture performance and health. Well managed pastures prevent erosion and maintain water quality. Enrolling your land in the Florida Department ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockKnow Your Hay, B, C’s is set for Thursday, May 29 at the Jefferson County Extension Office, 2729 West Washington Monticello. Livestock Extension agent Jed Dillard will discuss production, evaluation, storage and feeding practices that will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockIf you’ve wondered what winter annuals do in the real world, you’ll want to join us for the Jefferson County Cool Season Field Day on Saturday, April 11 from 10am to 1 pm at Asheville, FL. You’ll see 33 plots of oats, rye, triticale, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, LivestockThey look like a small piece of wire, about a millimeter in diameter. Sometimes they wiggle, sometimes they tie themselves in knots and sometimes they just lie there. If you’ve found one in standing water, your first thought is probably “Internal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease