by external | Mar 21, 2025
Overview Authorized by the American Relief Act 2025, the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) provides economic assistance payments to eligible agricultural commodity producers for the 2024 crop year. These payments help producers mitigate the impacts of...
by Cheryl Mackowiak | Feb 14, 2025
Program Highlights – Overview of cool-season forage systems for dairy and beef cattle – Discussions on cool-season forage varieties, production, quality, and tour of the official variety trials – Forage seeding rates to optimize production and...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jan 17, 2025
The 2024 Southeastern Hay Contest, held in partnership with Massey Ferguson and the Sunbelt Ag Expo, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a record 496 entries representing nine states! Florida participated with 55 entries from five counties: Levy (2), Suwannee (6),...
by external | Nov 8, 2024
Alex Cozzitorto, Texas A&M AgriLife Today – November 4, 2024 For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 1, 2024
Source: Proceedings of the 2024 NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day, Doug Mayo, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, and David Thomas, NFREC Beef Unit Manager Most ranches in the Southeast have the goal of producing or buying 4-6 round bales of hay or equivalent...
