by Ann Blount | Nov 22, 2019
Rye Dairymen in the southern Coastal Plain utilize cereal rye as a dairy silage crop. Beef cattlemen also depend on cereal rye for cold tolerant winter forage, and often use it in blends with other winter forages, particularly with ryegrass. The digestibility when...
by Nick Simmons | Nov 22, 2019
Here in the Southeastern United States we are fortunate to have adequate conditions to grow quality forages for livestock production. Adequate management can also allow for producers to grow a desired quantity of forages that can be used in various ways, such as...
by Nick Simmons | Oct 11, 2019
Check out Escambia County Extension’s newest video series called “In The Field.” These videos are aimed to educate producers in row crops, forages, livestock, and natural resources about practical management skills they can implement into their operation....
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 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 Doug Mayo | Aug 2, 2019
This week’s featured video was produced bu the University of Kentucky, on their Eden Shale cattle demonstration farm. On this farm they have been evaluating a number of cattle management practices. This particular video shares the work they have done with...
