New UF/IFAS Agricultural Publications

  UF/IFAS Extension has an extensive publications website, called EDIS (Electronic Data Information Source).  Here are some of the new publications added this month that may be of interest to you: Bottling, Labeling and Selling Honey in Florida (ENY159/IN918) In 2011,...

Weed Alert: Lanceleaf Rattlebox

Recently an unusual weed has been spotted in pastures across Santa Rosa County.  After research on the specific genus and species the weed has been identified as Crotalaria lanceolata (Lanceleaf Rattlebox).  There are dozens of Crotalaria species in Florida.  Most are...

Mysterious 6 Legged Calf born in Jackson County Explained

Dr. Owen Rae, DVM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, said “The condition is called polymelia or, an easier description, parasitic limbs. Willard Yeomans, who owns Oak Ridge Dairy located just north of Grand Ridge, discovered a very unique...

Livestock Carcass Composting

Livestock Mortality Management Dr. Josh Payne, Oklahoma State University Extension Area Animal Waste Management Specialist Livestock mortality is an issue encountered by every rancher. Mortality may be associated with disease, injury, age, or a catastrophic event....

Hurricane Prep for Livestock Owners

The peak of hurricane season is weeks away. Here are a few helpful tips to prepare a livestock operation for a tropical storm or hurricane. Livestock are safer in a large pasture free of debris. Barns can easily fail during a storm, leaving the animals injured,...