
Cool Season Forage Field Day
January 3, 2020 Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Bahia, Bainum, Cattle, Coastal, Equine, Forage, Grass, Grazing, Hay, Livestock, Pasture, Pasture Management, Rye
We are ditching the cooler weather of winter and jumping in to the beginning of our warm-season. Spring is the time to be focusing on prepping your pastures for optimal grass production. Hopefully in the past year you have utilized the best ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, LivestockThe Central Florida Livestock Agents Group presents the 2019 Pasture School on Thursday, April 25, 2019 starting at 8 a.m. Topics will include farm equipment for grazing systems, pasture establishment, principles and selection of herbicides, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural ResourcesAugust 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 ResourcesProper 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, TurfDate 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, LivestockDate and Time Sat, June 9, 2018 / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Location Florida Horse Park - 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480 UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm ManagementJoin us for an educational field day looking at the benefits of incorporating cool season forages into your pastures for winter grazing and supplementation. Lunch is being sponsored by Crop Protection Services. Space is limited please ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, LivestockDriving through Marion County, “Horse Capital of the World”, even in the depths of winter I am amazed at the beauty of the large commercial farms located here. A particular topic of interest to me and one that I feel could have a real economic ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, LivestockBahiagrass (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