by Ben Hoffner | Sep 20, 2024
Fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperida) are a common pest in North Florida that can devastate a grass or forage crop. The fall armyworm is a part of the insect family Noctuidae. You can identify the caterpillars by the inverted Y-shaped marking on their head (Figure...
by Kalyn Waters | Aug 9, 2024
It is very hot in the Florida Panhandle right now, but fall is coming. As fall creeps in, cattle producers will face the need to supplement their herds, so for most of us that means buying hay and other feeds, so let’s talk about the difference in dry matter...
by Robbie Jones | May 17, 2024
Anyone who raises livestock in the Southeastern United States knows that gastrointestinal or internal parasites are a pervasive issue, particularly in Florida’s hot and humid climate. This environment necessitates year-round strategies for controlling intestinal...
by external | May 3, 2024
Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the seventh year of the contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which celebrates farm dogs and the...
by Nick Simmons | Mar 15, 2024
The 2024 UF/IFAS Panhandle Small Ruminant Nutrition Workshop, held on March 12, 2024, was a huge success, attracting farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements in small ruminant nutrition. This event was held at the University...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 15, 2023
This week’s featured video was published by Missouri Extension to highlight some research being done on the use of Sunn Hemp hay. Dr. Harley Naumann shares the story of sunn hemp planted in July and harvested in September at the Central Missouri Research,...
