by Brent Sellers | Oct 4, 2019
Goatweed (Figure 1), also known as sweet broom (Scoparia dulcis) has been a problem in Florida pastures and hayfields for many years. Dense infestations of goatweed are quite common throughout the state. In most cases where goatweed density is extremely high, the...
by Chris Prevatt | Sep 20, 2019
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist, Jose Dubeux, Joao Vendramini, and Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Specialists Producers throughout the Southeast feed hay and other stored feedstuffs during the fall, winter, and early spring due to limited forage...
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 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 Doug Mayo | Jul 19, 2019
This week’s featured video was produced by the Panhandle Ag Extension Team‘s own Cheryl Mackowiak, Soil Specialist and Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director. Last summer, as a demonstration for the Grazing Management Field Day, Dr. Mackowiak compared...
