Horse Herald – January 2018
January 5, 2018 Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Tags: Bainum, Control, Herbicides, Overgrazing, Pastures, Stocking Rates, Weed Management, Weeds
Category: Livestock
January 5, 2018 Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Tags: Bainum, Control, Herbicides, Overgrazing, Pastures, Stocking Rates, Weed Management, Weeds
An Intro to Wildlife Food Plots
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 is vital to the overall eco system ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Bainum, Conservation, Cool Season, Crops, Deer Plots, Food, Food Plots, Food Production, Game, Grains, Grasses, Legumes, Plots, Ranch, Vegetation, Wildlife
Equine Myths and History
January 4, 2018
The horse has been and still is a symbol of: courage, strength, speed, pride, death, war and even the passage of time and human life. In mythology, the Sun is said to be drawn in his chariot by celestial horses in his daily journey across ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, LivestockTags: Equine, Florida, History, Horse, Livestock, Mythology, Myths
Bahiagrass Pastures
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, LivestockTags: Argentine, Bahia, Bahiagrass, Equine, Farmers, Forage, Grass, Grazing, Livestock, Pasture, Pasture Management, Pensacola, Ranchers, Shuffitt, Sod
Sediment and Erosion Control
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 in runoff ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Best Management Practices, BMP, Control, Debris, Equine, Erosion, Farm, Farm Management, Livestock, Overgrazing, Prevention, Runoff Water, Sediment
62nd Annual Ocala Bull Sale Results
November 28, 2017
One hundred and forty-two bulls representing nine breeds sold for an overall average of $2,079 at the 62nd Annual Ocala Bull Sale sponsored by the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association. Of the 142 bulls offered, 43% outperformed the overall ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, LivestockTags: Breeds, Bull, Cattle, Cattlemen, Heifer, Marion, Ocala, Results, Sale, Shuffitt
Sprayer Calibration: Getting It Right
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 me "Yes, I'm a cattleman, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Acre, Calibration, Cattle, Farm, Forage, Hay, Herbicide, Pasture, Shuffitt, Weed Control, Weeds
Utilize Cover Crops to Optimize Soil Quality
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 crops is a great ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Annual, Bainum, Caitlin, Cattle, Cover, Crops, Equine, Erosion, Fertile, Forage, Herbage, Irrigation, Legumes, Perennial, Planting, Soil, Yield