Tag Archive: Grazing

Army Worms Attack Winter Grazing in Jefferson County

Armyworms are still around. Scout cool season forages to make sure they don’t add stress to the crop. Submitted by Jed Dillard, Jefferson County Agriculture Agent Winter grazing planted in reasonably moist dirt is struggling to survive five to six weeks with little-to-no rain. The situation has gotten even worse in Jefferson County. Army worms …

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Permanent link to this article: http://washington.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2012/11/16/army-worms-attack-winter-grazing-in-jefferson-county/

Pastures for Spring and Summer Goat Herd Grazing

Angela McKenzie-Jakes Small Ruminant Program Leader Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University angela.mckenziejakes@famu.edu Yes it is that time of year again to start preparing your pastures for spring and summer grazing for your goat herd. Goats are active foragers and will consume a variety of grasses, legumes and browse plants (i.e., leaves, twigs, and young shoots …

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Permanent link to this article: http://washington.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2012/02/29/pastures-for-spring-and-summer-goat-herd-grazing/