by Mark Mauldin | Jun 26, 2020
– Horn flies are among the most noticeable and serious pests that cattle must endure, particularly through the summer months. At least in part, because the pests are so visible (swarming the withers of a cow, sometimes by the thousands) most cattle producers are...
by Mark Mauldin | Jun 5, 2020
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is certainly not new on the scene, and while it is widely used on stocker operations and dairies, it has been my observation that this fast growing, high quality, summer annual grass is somewhat under utilized on cow-calf operations....
by Mark Mauldin | Apr 17, 2020
As we try to navigate through these trying times, it is important to know where to access the information we need. Below is a list of links to COVID-19 resource pages put together by several Florida agriculture industry groups. All of the links will lead you to...
by Mark Mauldin | Apr 3, 2020
– Even though the calendar says we are only a few weeks into spring, recent weather has been more like summer. The early arrival of sustained warm weather has water temperatures in local ponds high enough that aquatic vegetation growth has really taken off. This...
by Mark Mauldin | Mar 20, 2020
Just like with every other business that engages the public, COVID-19 is forcing Agents at UF/IFAS County Extension Offices to change the way they conduct business. In the interest of doing all we can to keep our clients, faculty, and staff as safe as possible,...
