How Weed Infestations in Pastures affect Cattle Performance?

How Weed Infestations in Pastures affect Cattle Performance?

Jose Dubeux, Luana Queiroz, Erick Santos, Martin Ruiz-Moreno, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna Weed encroachment in grasslands results in large economic losses to livestock enterprises. Weeds compete for water, light, and nutrients, and...
Friday Feature:  The Bale Baron

Friday Feature: The Bale Baron

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. ...
Properly Preserving Summer Silage Crops

Properly Preserving Summer Silage Crops

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...