Category: Farm Management

Sandspurs…Sandburs…Cenchrus spp.

by Lisa Strange
December 11, 2025

What Are Sandspurs? Where in the world are all these little spurs coming from? Although it’s often considered a nuisance, this annual grass that commonly grows in sandy, undisturbed areas throughout much of the United States, does have some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Horticulture, Lawns, Pasture, Sandspurs, UF/IFAS Extension

New World Screwworm Threat

by Lisa Strange
November 18, 2025

In the 1950’s 60’s the screwworm was an ongoing burden with livestock but over years with research, breeding sterile male flies and monitoring it was eliminated in United States. Then in 2016 they were detected in Monroe County that wiped ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Florida, Insects, Livestock, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Taylor County

Know the Toxic Weed, Rattlebox Plant

by Lisa Strange
December 6, 2024

Stems are erect, branched and can get to 6ft in height. Leaflets are egg-shaped pinnately compound. Unfortunately, it is not a welcome perennial plant anywhere near cattle or hay pastures. This plant is very toxic to livestock, cow, horse ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Grazing, Livestock, Pasture Management, Taylor County, Toxic Weeds

Freeze Protection: What to Do?

by Lisa Strange
December 22, 2022

For pets, do not leave your animals outside for a long period of time, even if they typically live outdoors. Treat your pets how you would like to be treated. If you are cold, they are cold. If you must leave pets outdoors, reinforce their shelter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management

GI-GMP Could Save the State Millions and Boost Local Economy

by Lisa Strange
December 20, 2021

Green Industry Best Management Practices Certifications: Could Potentially Save the State Millions of Dollars and Boost Local Counties Economy Part of a comprehensive program under the University of Florida’s, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Curriculum, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development,
Tags: Florida, GI-GMP, Inmates, Jefferson County Correctional Institute, Program, Run-off, Taylor County, Training, Water Quality

What happened at the Cold Tolerant Citrus Production Workshop

by Lisa Strange
November 8, 2021

EVENT: 85 guests attended the Cold Tolerant Citrus Production workshop on September 30, 2021, at the Taylor County Extension Office. Georgia County Extension Agent, Jake Price, ‘New Varieties’ by UF/IFAS Professor of Horticulture Sciences, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Trees, Cold Tolerant Citrus, Georgia Citrus, Taylor County, What Happened At The Cold Tolerant Citrus Production Workshop, Workshop

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