by Ann Blount | Aug 2, 2019
A. Blount, M. Wallau, E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, K. E. Kenworthy, and K. H. Quesenberry, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Perennial warm-season pasture grasses used in Florida become dormant in late fall and winter because of short days,...
by Ray Bodrey | Aug 2, 2019
Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens) is one of the most concerning weeds in Florida, and has become a significant weed problem in the Panhandle. This weed’s favorite habitat is in or near ponds and ditches, but will spread across lawns, turf fields, and pastures. A native...
by Mark Mauldin | Jul 29, 2019
As we close in on August, the unrelenting heat and humidity impacts everything we do on and off the farm. We know how serious the heat can affect us, and we make the necessary efforts to deal with it. It is also important that we make the necessary efforts to ensure...
by ndilorenzo | Jul 29, 2019
Sorghum and corn silage are not new to the Florida Panhandle – several producers have been using these conserved forages for a long time. There are some technologies emerging, particularly in sorghum, which could be real “game-changers” for the crop in the Florida...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 29, 2019
This week’s featured video was published by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to share a new concept they have been studying. They have been doing research on different types of fence line hay feeders. The basic idea is that hay is placed in...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jul 19, 2019
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist and Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director The Florida Panhandle has been suffering through a drought that has reduced early season hay production. With summer halfway over, it is important to have a good...
