Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium): Biology and Control by Jason A. Ferrell, Gregory E. MacDonald

“…Cattle do not normally feed on dogfennel, but it may be eaten when more suitable forages are lacking. Dogfennel is currently the number one most commonly occurring pasture weed in Florida. …”
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Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures by Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, Mariana Azenha

“…Many forage-based livestock production systems in Florida are characterized by extensive grazing with minimal inputs of commercial fertilizer and supplemental feed. …”
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Grass Tetany in Cattle by Y.C. Newman, M.J. Hersom, W.E. Kunkle

“…Once the forage becomes more mature, the likelihood of problems is reduced. …”
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Bermudagrass Production in Florida by Carrol G. Chambliss, Freddie A. Johnson

“…Overseeding of winter forages has generally been more successful on bermudagrasses than on bahiagrasses. …”
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Establishment of Silvopasture in Existing Pastures by Jarek Nowak, Alan Long, Ann Blount

“…Another possible scenario is to thin existing timber stands and plant or seed forage species among the remaining trees. This publication discusses establishment of silvopastoral systems in existing improved pastures. …”
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Temporary Food Plot Deterrents for Deer: Do They Work? by Holly Ober, Cheryl Mackowiak, Ann Blount

“…Hunters and landowners often plant cool season forage plots both to attract wildlife and to provide a dependable food source. …”
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Managing Bahiagrass in Hybrid Bermudagrass Pastures by Brent A. Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell

“… Bahiagrass is the most common forage grown in Florida, covering approximately 2.5 million acres. …”
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Maintain or Improve Stored Hay Quality by Jeffrey N. Carter

“…Includes references and a table showing forage quality changes when stored in a barn or outside. …”
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Managing Native Vegetation for Wildlife by Rick Williams, Tim Baxley

“…FOR-186, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams and Tim Baxley, discusses key plants that are beneficial to several species of wildlife, and how to manage them to improve the quality of forage available to wildlife. Includes references. …”
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Napiergrass: Biology and Control in Sugarcane by Curtis Rainbolt

“…Currently, napiergrass is widely used in Central America, South America, and Africa as a forage crop. Napiergrass was introduced to South Florida and Texas for use as a forage crop, but it is no longer widely used for this purpose and has become a major weed problem. …”
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Perennial Peanut: A Quick Reference by Yoana C. Newman, Cheryl L. Mackowiak, Ann R. Blount, Jason Ferrell

“…Blount, and Jason Ferrell, summarizes key information about the use of this forage legume in Florida. Includes additional sources of information. …”
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Optimising compensatory growth in pastoral beef production systems: insights into feed efficiency, body composition, carcass characteristics and meat quality attributes by J.M. Clariget, G. Banchero, A. Saravia, S. Luzardo, G. de Souza, D.A. Kenny, K. Keogh, A.K. Kelly

“…Following, half of the steers in each group were finished on a forage diet while the other half were finished on feedlot-based diet. …”
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Pasture Renovation by Carrol G. Chambliss

“…This publication is also part of the Florida Forage Handbook, an electronic publication of the Agronomy Department. …”
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Bahiagrass: A Quick Reference by Yoana C. Newman

“…Newman, provides prospective growers with basic information about this warm-season perennial forage, touching briefly on its origin, use, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, weed control, pests and control. …”
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Armed Spiders Phoneutria Perty (Arachnida: Araneae: Ctenidae) by Lawrence E. Reeves, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“… Phoneutria are nocturnal hunters that actively forage and overcome prey with potent venom rather than relying on a web for prey capture. …”
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Limpograss: A Quick Reference by Yoana C. Newman

“…Newman, provides key data on this warm-season perennial grass used extensively for forage in south and central Florida, its origin, use, description, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, broad-leaf weed control, and pests and control. …”
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Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle by Yoana C. Newman, Adegbola T. Adesogan, Jerry Wasdin

“…Wasdin, provides information about forage crops that are grown or have been grown in Florida as high-energy or low-energy silages. …”
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Pasture Aeration by Joao Vendramini, Maria Silveira

“…SS-AGR-321, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Joao Vendramini and Maria Silveira, presents the results of research conducted at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona to test the efficiency of aeration in increasing forage production on soils typical in Florida. Includes references. …”
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Bracken Fern Control in Pastures by Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers, T. Wilson

“…Animals will consume it when adequate forage is not available. Learn more in this 2-page fact sheet written by J. …”
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Florida Production Budgets and Agribusiness Analysis by Scott A. Smith

“…Smith, presents access information and a listing of production budgets for livestock and the following crops: citrus, field, forage, fruit and nuts, tropical fruits and vegetables, and vegetables. …”
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