Controlling Invasive Cogongrass

Controlling Invasive Cogongrass

Over the last decade or so, the Panhandle has been overrun, and I don’t just mean by the summer beach traffic.  Rather, by an aggressive, exotic perennial grass that quickly displaces all native species.  Cogongrass is not useful as a forage for wildlife or livestock,...
Friday Feature:  Ag Awareness of Forest Products

Friday Feature: Ag Awareness of Forest Products

Alabama Extension recently published a five-part video series that discusses common forestry terms and measurements. Understanding common terms can help landowners make management decisions based on their particular goals.  The video of the series I chose to highlight...
Healthy Forest and Land Management Decisions

Healthy Forest and Land Management Decisions

Managing a healthy forest is one of many landowner decisions that need to be made that are determined through the owner’s long-term outcomes and benefits.  These decisions not only impact the landowner, but the community and region.

Fire Management in a Silvopasture System

Fire Management in a Silvopasture System

– In a silvopasture setting, you must consider both grass and tree management when doing a prescribed burn or other practices. We know that controlled, or prescribed burning can be beneficial to both plant communities. Depending on species of pine, initial...