Pocket Gophers

“What is causing these large mounds of dirt in my pasture and how do I get rid of them? One of my yearlings stepped in one of the holes and twisted her ankle. I’ve tried… Read More
Posted: January 5, 2018
“What is causing these large mounds of dirt in my pasture and how do I get rid of them? One of my yearlings stepped in one of the holes and twisted her ankle. I’ve tried… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: gardens, gopher, lawns, mounds, pasture, pocket, rodent, salamander, sandy-mounder, Shuffitt, tunnel, tunnel system
Posted: January 5, 2018
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Tags: Bainum, control, herbicides, overgrazing, pastures, stocking rates, weed management, weeds
Posted: January 5, 2018
Florida’s ranches are home to more than just the intended livestock, a lot of endangered species seek shelter and food amongst these lands. A lot of these animals act as keystone species and their protection… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bainum, conservation, cool season, crops, deer plots, food, food plots, food production, game, grains, grasses, legumes, plots, ranch, vegetation, wildlife
Posted: January 4, 2018
It is vitally important that farmers participate in the upcoming survey on Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation to show the Legislature and the public that we are serious about the sustainability of our water resources…. Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources
Tags: BMP, conservation farmers, fdacs, quality, Survey, verification, water
Posted: December 15, 2017
Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge), is adapted to climatic conditions throughout Florida and can be grown on upland well-drained sands as well as the moist, poorly-drained flatwoods soils of peninsular Florida. In Florida, bahiagrass is used… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: argentine, bahia, bahiagrass, Equine, farmers, forage, grass, grazing, Livestock, pasture, pasture management, pensacola, ranchers, Shuffitt, sod
Posted: December 11, 2017
As described in the Equine Best Management Practices manual, sediment and erosion control measures are permanent or temporary practices to prevent sediment loss from fields, slow water flow, and/or trap and collect debris and sediments… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, BMP, control, debris, Equine, erosion, Farm, farm management, Livestock, overgrazing, prevention, runoff water, sediment
Posted: November 16, 2017
Pasture is the backbone of Florida’s cattle ranching industry and as such provides the foundation for nutrition of the entire herd. Early in my career as an extension livestock agent, an old Florida Cracker told… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: acre, calibration, cattle, Farm, forage, hay, herbicide, pasture, Shuffitt, weed control, weeds
Posted: November 15, 2017
It is no secret that Florida’s soils are less than ideal from both a nutrient and production standpoint; finding ways to maximize soil health will have production benefits as well as environmental benefits. Utilizing cover… Read More
Posted: November 8, 2017
The average 1000 pound horse will accumulate nearly 10 tons of manure and stall waste each year. Multiply that number by the amount of horses in your herd and that is your annual manure contribution. The… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Water
Tags: agriculture, Bainum, Caitlin, cattle, compost, Equine, eutrophication, Farm, management, manure, sinkholes, water
Posted: November 7, 2017
Many horse farm owners rid of their stall waste by spreading it onto their pastures and think they are doing best by their pastures as well as eliminating the manure problem. While spreading manure can… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: amendment, Bainum, compost, conservation, Farm, manure, soil, spreading
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