by Doug Mayo | Oct 6, 2017
Massey Ferguson and Dr. Dennis Hancock, UGA Forage Extension Specialist have teamed up to produce a video series called “A Cut Above the Rest” with tips on how to harvest high quality hay. In the first video Dr. Hancock explains RFQ (Relative Forage...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 29, 2017
Often recognized by its showy pink/purple flowers, Maypop Passion Flower is a native plant, found across the southern US. Although it is sometimes used as an ornamental plant, it can become a nuisance in pastures and along fence-rows. Once the flowers bloom, from...
by external | Sep 29, 2017
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist As you drive around this fall you see many big round bales of hay stored for winter feed. The quality of this hay will vary a great deal. Frankly, some of it will be low in protein content and...
by Brent Sellers | Sep 22, 2017
Brent Sellers and Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS Weed Extension Specialists There are numerous briar or Rubus species (blackberry and dewberry) in the Southeastern U.S., many of which are found in Florida. Blackberry is common in most Florida pastures and can be overlooked for...
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...
