Tag: Forage & Pasture

Weather Played a Major Role on Peanut Yields in 2015

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September 25, 2015

Peanut harvest is in full swing in the Florida Panhandle, but producers have had challenges to crop success in the form of disease and erratic weather this year. White mold has been particularly troublesome this season. On August 24th we ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Beef Cattle, Cover Crops, Disease, Field Crops, Forage & Pasture, Panhandle Agriculture, Peanut

Managing Winter Pastures

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November 21, 2014

Winter feeding of the cow herd accounts for 40 to 50% of the total variable cost for producing weaned calves. Because winter nutrition is vital to both the calf’s health and the cows reproductive performance, adequate nutrition is essential. Cool ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Cover Crop, Forage & Pasture, Forages; Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture

Imported Fire Ant Considerations for Livestock Operations

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June 7, 2013

Fire ants attack anything that disturbs their mound (nest), including livestock and humans. They firmly grasp skin with their jaws, and then sting and inject venom. Fire ants pivot at the head and inflict more stings in a circular pattern. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Fire Ant, Forage & Pasture, Insects, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management

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