UF/IFAS
Extension Marion County

Tag: forage

Hay Bales in field

How to Select Horse Hay


November 1, 2018

Feeding our horses is typically the largest expense in horse ownership, but feeding them according to their nutrient demands could offer some cost savings. Selecting a good quality hay for our horses often becomes a battle of which product is ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Alfalfa, Equine, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Forage Quality, Grass, Hay Quality, Hay Selection, Horse Diet, Horse Feed, Horses, Legume, Timothy
cogongrass

Cogongrass – Pernicious Pasture Weed


May 23, 2018

Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a noxious invasive weed that disrupts ecosystems, decreases property values, and creates increased risk for fires. It originated from Southeast Asia and infests nearly 500 million acres worldwide. It was ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Forage, Grass, Herbicide, Invasive, Noxious, Pasture, Rhizome, Roadsides, Weed, Weed Control