UF/IFAS
Extension Marion County

Tag: Livestock

Water Wednesdays Recap – Manure Management


November 3, 2020

Water Wednesdays in November focus on Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). Last week, we invited the Livestock Agent, Caitlin Bainum to give us an overview of manure management. "Adoption of agricultural BMPs is more important than ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag BMP, Caitlin Bainum, Composting, Livestock, Manure Management, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Water Wednesdays, Yilin Zhuang
cool-season forage

More Days on Pasture: Cool-Season Forage Edition


October 12, 2020

Finding ways to extend the grazing season is a top priority for livestock producers in the southeast because grown forages are the cheapest source of feed for our livestock. Slipping into fall means cooler weather, shorter days, and dormancy ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beef Cattle, Forages, Horses, Livestock, Winter Feeding
Galloping Horses

Hurricane Preparedness for Equine Owners


June 24, 2020

Summer is upon us, which for Floridians also means hurricane season and uncertain weather. Caring for livestock in the event of a major storm can be stressful and unnerving, but having a plan will save some anxiety and you will feel prepared ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Equine, Florida Hurricane Season, Hurricane Preparedness, Livestock
Pasture Forage

Selecting a Pasture Base: Bahiagrass vs. Bermudagrass


March 26, 2020

This time of year I receive a lot of calls regarding pasture renovation and the question arises about what species to plant as the warm-season, perennial pasture base for livestock in Central Florida. A perennial pasture should be a long-term ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bahiagrass, Beef Cattle, Bermudagrass, COVID-19, Equine Nutrition, Livestock, Pasture Management