by Doug Mayo | Jun 3, 2016
As cattle prices have drastically declined, producers are closely examining every production expense. It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay produced on an operation, because hay is typically the most expensive feed fed to livestock. ...
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...
