by Doug Mayo | Sep 8, 2017
The Southeast Hay Contest was started 14 years ago to showcase the excellent quality hay that is produced in the South. If you take pride in producing high quality hay, this is an opportunity to see how the best hay you produce compares to other farms in the region. ...
by Matt Hersom | Aug 25, 2017
Everyone likes a good bargain, but when it comes to hay, low price often equates to poorer quality. Because hay is often sold by the bale, the amount of savings from the “good bargain” can be reduced substantially if there is a negative impact on herd nutrition. So...
by Molly Jameson | Aug 25, 2017
Under the Cottage Food Law in the state of Florida, individuals can sell certain foods they produce in unlicensed home kitchens, if the food has a low risk of foodborne illness, as outlined in Section 500.80 of the Florida Statutes. These food products must be sold...
by Ethan Carter | Aug 25, 2017
Sliverleaf whiteflies (SLWF), also known as sweet potato whiteflies, are a major pest in many cropping systems. The SLWF has a broad feeding range of over 600 host plants, which includes ornamental, vegetable, and field crops. This season, large populations of...
by Kalyn Waters | Aug 25, 2017
Sicklepod is commonly known as Coffeeweed and is a major issue for livestock producers across the Southeast. This semi-woody annual legume is native to the American tropics. Sicklepod is known to be toxic, affecting liver, kidney and muscle function in livestock. The...
