by Mark Mauldin | Sep 15, 2017
There has been a delightful coolness in the air these first few “post Irma” days. Don’t be fooled, it’s not fall yet. Mid-September, in Florida, is definitely still summer and pasture grass should not be in short supply in the summer. This is a good time of year to...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 15, 2017
Coffee Senna is not only an issue for livestock producers, as seeds are toxic when consumed, it also causes issues for cotton and peanut farmers in the southern states. The scientific name Senna occidentalis comes from Arabic and Latin roots, with Senna meaning...
by Shep Eubanks | Sep 8, 2017
Prickly Pear is one of those tenacious, tough to handle weeds that you hate to find growing in your pastures and hay fields. It can be very difficult to control and eradicate. This weed typically spreads and reproduces via fragmentation of original plants, such as...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 8, 2017
The Southeast Hay Contest was started 14 years ago to showcase the excellent quality hay that is produced in the South. If you take pride in producing high quality hay, this is an opportunity to see how the best hay you produce compares to other farms in the region. ...
by Matt Hersom | Aug 25, 2017
Everyone likes a good bargain, but when it comes to hay, low price often equates to poorer quality. Because hay is often sold by the bale, the amount of savings from the “good bargain” can be reduced substantially if there is a negative impact on herd nutrition. So...
by Kalyn Waters | Aug 25, 2017
Sicklepod is commonly known as Coffeeweed and is a major issue for livestock producers across the Southeast. This semi-woody annual legume is native to the American tropics. Sicklepod is known to be toxic, affecting liver, kidney and muscle function in livestock. The...
