by Matt Hersom | May 13, 2016
Now is the time to start planning for the hay making season, so let’s consider the size issue when it comes to hay bales. In a lot of situations size really does matter, because bale size has the greatest influence on the total weight of hay in a bale, how many...
by Mark Mauldin | May 13, 2016
Let me begin with a disclaimer; this article contains no research data and no recommendations, but only some observations that I thought might be useful to those of you thinking about perennial forage options. All of the pictures included in this article were taken in...
by jferrell | Apr 29, 2016
Michael Durham, Jason Ferrell, and Brent Sellers Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis Raf.) is a native perennial species found throughout the eastern half of the U.S. It has a large, fleshy stem with leaves that are long and grass-like. The flowers have three petals...
by Doug Mayo | Apr 22, 2016
Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director & Dr. Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS Extension Weed Specialist From time to time people ask, “What is the cheapest way to control weeds in pastures?” A healthy, vigorous pasture grass will choke out most weeds that try to get...
by Doug Mayo | Apr 22, 2016
101 ranchers, UF/IFAS Extension Agents and Specialists, allied industry representatives, and graduate students participated in the 2016 UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center’s Beef & Forage Field Day held on Friday April 15th at the Beef...
