Fusiform Rust-A Major Pine Disease

Fusiform Rust-A Major Pine Disease

Fusiform Rust (Cronarium quercuum f sp. fusiforme) is by far one of the worst diseases affecting southern pine species. A fungal rust disease with a complex life cycle and ability to infect trees at all stages of development; this disease is something you do not want...
Considerations When Liming Your Fields

Considerations When Liming Your Fields

Liming, or the application of agricultural lime to soil, is a practice aimed at adjusting soil acidity levels. In North Florida, where acidic soils are common, this becomes an integral part of successful crop management. Many crops and forages perform better at a soil...
Friday Feature:  Portable Shade for Rotational Grazing

Friday Feature: Portable Shade for Rotational Grazing

This week’s featured video was published by Shade Haven to highlight their portable livestock shade equipment.  Shade is very important for managing heat stress in grazing cattle.  Shade Haven’s portable shades allow producers to move shade to where the...
Be Mindful of Toxic Weeds in Your Pastures this Fall

Be Mindful of Toxic Weeds in Your Pastures this Fall

Weeds are always a concern for pastures and hay fields. However, some of these weeds can be toxic to livestock. There are some fall and winter weeds livestock producers should be aware of and look out for. This especially becomes an issue when we experience drought...