Potential Winter Cover Crops and Best Management Practices

Potential Winter Cover Crops and Best Management Practices

Introduction As the Florida Panhandle transitions into fall, farmers are finishing up summer crops and preparing for the winter months. This is an ideal time to plant cover crops, which serve as a critical tool for soil conservation, nutrient management, and improving...
Hay Quality and Quantity Considerations for Winter Feeding

Hay Quality and Quantity Considerations for Winter Feeding

As the hot days of summer seem to be winding down, we look ahead at ensuring cattle have adequate nutrition in the late fall and winter months. Winter feeding represents one of the largest expenses for cow-calf operations, making accurate hay planning essential....
2024 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations

2024 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations

Marcelo Wallau, Maria Elena Mailhos, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Forage Team, Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS NFREC Soils Scientist, and Diwakar Vyas, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Ruminant Nutritionist It is about time to start thinking about cool-season forages. To help our...