Horse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
August is typically the hottest month of the year in Florida so it may seem crazy to be planning for the cool-season. But now is definitely the time to finalize your winter grazing plan. Maintaining a successful operation no matter your enterprise ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Proper grazing management is the best insurance on bahiagrass pastures, but re-establishment is sometimes necessary. Follow an 8" and 3" rule: when the grass reaches 8" allow horses to graze, and when it reaches 3" remove animals from ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Turf
Often, I am on farms and get asked the million dollar question “Why don’t I have any grass?” or “How can I grow grass?” As much as I wish I held the secret to rapid, prolific grass; I do not. I do, however, have some tips to help ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, TurfDeworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease,
In addition to being equipped for the “normal” emergencies associated with breeding and racing Thoroughbreds, Florida horse owners need to be prepared to handle the fury of a tropical storm and/or hurricane. Each farm should have a well ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Date and Time Wed, June 6 and 7, 2018 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location Plant Science Research & Education Unit, 2556 West Highway 318, Citra, FL 32113 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cflag-pasture-management-school-tickets-45599338850 Join ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
Soil pH (potential hydrogen) is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units from 0 to 14. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in the soil. A pH of 7 is considered ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
Horses produce an average of 50 pounds of manure per day! When managed correctly all this waste doesn't have to be wasted. In this workshop explore ways to put your manure to work by composting it into a high quality source of nutrients for ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water