by Kalyn Waters | Oct 13, 2017
Across the southeastern United States, there are several different species of Rubus (Blackberry and Dewberry). Blackberry is a common issue for pasture owners, with it also commonly growing in fence rows, and ditch banks. Lack of management will result in well...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 29, 2017
Often recognized by its showy pink/purple flowers, Maypop Passion Flower is a native plant, found across the southern US. Although it is sometimes used as an ornamental plant, it can become a nuisance in pastures and along fence-rows. Once the flowers bloom, from...
by Brent Sellers | Sep 22, 2017
Brent Sellers and Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS Weed Extension Specialists There are numerous briar or Rubus species (blackberry and dewberry) in the Southeastern U.S., many of which are found in Florida. Blackberry is common in most Florida pastures and can be overlooked for...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 22, 2017
Cogongrass was accidentally introduced into Alabama in the 1900’s, but intentionally brought to Florida in the 1930’s as a potential forage and soil stabilizer. Currently it can be found in 73 countries and on every continent. Since being introduced...
by Kalyn Waters | Sep 15, 2017
Coffee Senna is not only an issue for livestock producers, as seeds are toxic when consumed, it also causes issues for cotton and peanut farmers in the southern states. The scientific name Senna occidentalis comes from Arabic and Latin roots, with Senna meaning...
by Shep Eubanks | Sep 8, 2017
Prickly Pear is one of those tenacious, tough to handle weeds that you hate to find growing in your pastures and hay fields. It can be very difficult to control and eradicate. This weed typically spreads and reproduces via fragmentation of original plants, such as...
