Sunn Hemp: A Fast Growing Annual Forage Legume

Sunn Hemp: A Fast Growing Annual Forage Legume

by | May 3, 2019

Jose Dubeux, João Vendramini, L. Garcia, D. Jaramillo, E. Santos, F. van Cleef, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department – Introduction Warm-season perennial grasses are the most used forages in Florida; however, nitrogen (N) fertilization is needed to maintain their...
Creeping Indigo: Get Ahead of the Problem Now

Creeping Indigo: Get Ahead of the Problem Now

by | Mar 1, 2019

The calendar and thermometer indicate the return of consistent warm weather is arriving soon. With it come forage production for grazing and hay, and the many weeds which create an assortment of problems.  Included is Creeping indigo, Indigofera spicata, a weed with...
Overseeding Perennial Peanut with Cool-Season Forages

Overseeding Perennial Peanut with Cool-Season Forages

by | Nov 9, 2018

Jose Dubeux, Erick Santos, David Jaramillo, Liza Garcia, Luana Dantas, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna Rhizoma perennial peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.) is an important hay crop in Florida. Rhizoma peanut hay is locally produced within...
Sunn Hemp for Forage or Wildlife Food Plots

Sunn Hemp for Forage or Wildlife Food Plots

by | 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...