September Weather Summary, Hurricane Nate and the Last Quarter Outlook
September was an unusually dry month across much of the Panhandle, considering we were all watching Tropical Storm Irma so closely. You can see the red streaks where the outer-bands of Irma swung around on the eastern part of the region. Leon, Liberty, Gadsden,...
September Florida Cattle Market Price Watch
The August 2018 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $5.95/cwt. during September. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $47.60/head ($5.95/cwt. * 8.0 cwt.) on an 800-pound feeder steer, which amounts to...
Friday Feature: Protecting Hay Quality at Harvest
Massey Ferguson and Dr. Dennis Hancock, UGA Forage Extension Specialist have teamed up to produce a video series called "A Cut Above the Rest" with tips on how to harvest high quality hay. In the first video Dr. Hancock explains RFQ (Relative Forage Quality) scores...
Why is Nematode Damage Patchy in Crop Fields? How Does this Affect Management Decisions?
I’ve had the opportunity to visit a number of grower fields this summer to assess potential nematode damage and I’ve often been asked this question: "Why is nematode damage worse in one section of a field than another, or worse in one field than another one nearby? "...
Utilizing the Information on the Tag of a Seed Bag
Fall is here so it is time to prepare for winter grazing. Once you determine the variety(s) you will be planting (2017 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida), the next step is to order and purchase the seed. However, not all seed is equal. While most...
Weed of the Week: Maypop Passion Flower
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...
October Cattle & Forage Management Reminders
UF/IFAS Beef Cattle & Forage Specialists, and County Extension Agents serving the Florida Panhandle worked to develop a basic management calendar for cattle producers. The purpose of this calendar is to provide reminders for management techniques with similar...
The “Positive Associative Effect” of High Protein Supplements
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist As you drive around this fall you see many big round bales of hay stored for winter feed. The quality of this hay will vary a great deal. Frankly, some of it will be low in protein content and...
Friday Feature: A Tribute to Bud Adams – One of Florida’s Greatest Cowmen
Florida has lost one of the all-time great cowmen and conservationists! Alto “Bud” Adams, Jr., passed away at the age of 91, on September 22, 2017, at his home on Adams Ranch near Ft. Pierce, Florida. Bud Adams and his family have owned and managed the 50,000-acre,...
Fall Herbicide Applications are Best for Blackberry Control in Pastures
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...