by Doug Mayo | Jul 30, 2021
Fall armyworms (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda are certainly not a new pest in this region, but there are some unique challenges to deal with in 2021. The adult moths migrate in from South Florida into this region each spring/summer and lay eggs in fertilized...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jul 2, 2021
Marcelo Wallau, Forage Extension Specialist UF/IFAS This past week I was invited by a colleague from Costa Rica, Dr. Luis Villalobos, to provide a virtual presentation on pasture management for an audience of students, producers, and consultants from multiple places...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 2, 2021
The last week of June, forage specialists and county agents met in Live Oak, FL for the annual UF/IFAS Forage Worker’s Meeting. This group meets annually to coordinate research and extension educational efforts to meet the needs of forage producers in Florida. ...
by Kacey Aukema | Jun 25, 2021
Kacey Aukema, Ag Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Forages harvested as silage or baleage are preserved through the ensiling process that creates low-oxygen and acidic conditions to prevent undesirable microbial growth. Facilitating the optimum...
by external | Jun 11, 2021
– Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo This year, we are excited to welcome back the Southeastern Hay Contest to the Sunbelt Ag Expo. A tradition since 2004, The Southeastern Hay Contest has been keeping hay growers striving for the best for over a decade. Those interested...
by Doug Mayo | May 21, 2021
This week’s featured video was produced by LockJawz to introduce their innovative new spring wire clip for attaching traditional fencing to t-posts. This company manufactures a number of unique fencing products, but their spring wire clips can be used to attach...