by Jennifer Bearden | Oct 5, 2018
Fall is not generally the right time to control many pasture weeds. However, some perennial weeds are effectively controlled by fall herbicide applications. Fall is a good time to treat for weeds such as cogongrass, blackberries, dewberries, biennial thistles, and...
by Jennifer Bearden | Jul 27, 2018
Sometimes we can get complacent and forget why we do things. A Coggins test in horses is one of those things. We know that it is a requirement in Florida to have a current negative Coggins test (within the last 12 months) in order to: Move horses within the state,...
by Jennifer Bearden | May 11, 2018
Sometimes the cost of running overhead power lines to power remote pumps is cost prohibitive on large acreages. This causes farmers and ranchers to look for alternative energy sources. In Florida, a great energy source is solar energy. There are many advantages to...
by Jennifer Bearden | Apr 20, 2018
Sunn hemp is a fast growing, warm season, annual legume. It grows 6-7 feet tall. Sunn hemp can tolerate a wide range of soil pH (5.0-8.4). It is native to India and Pakistan. The University of Hawaii and USDA NRCS, together, released the variety called “Tropic...
by Jennifer Bearden | Aug 18, 2017
It happens every year. You cruise peanut fields and see spots of yellowing in a field. The million dollar question is, “What is causing this yellowing?” Unfortunately, there are many answers to this question. Problems that cause yellowing in peanuts can Include:...
