by Robbie Jones | Nov 17, 2023
Weeds are always a concern for pastures and hay fields. However, some of these weeds can be toxic to livestock. There are some fall and winter weeds livestock producers should be aware of and look out for. This especially becomes an issue when we experience drought...
by Mark Mauldin | Apr 28, 2023
I get the pleasure of working with good people from all aspects of the agricultural industry. Each group has their own inherent set of characteristics. Unfortunately, when it comes to applying pesticides (herbicides for today’s purposes) attention to detail is...
by Evan Anderson | Aug 26, 2022
Managing a pasture comes with a host of potential problems: nutrient deficiencies, insect pests, weeds, and overgrazing can all cause serious issues when you’re just trying to grow some forage. At times, several minor problems can all add up to one major one....
by Marcelo Wallau | May 14, 2021
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Extension Forage Specialist, and Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock & Forage Economist As days grow longer and warmer, warm-season perennial pastures break dormancy and begin another period of growth. Fields are greening and the...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Mar 26, 2021
Perennial peanut production is on the rise throughout the Panhandle. In Calhoun County alone, we’ve ascended from a small specialty industry, with a farm here and there growing the legume, to around 1,000 acres in production. This increase in acreage is due to...