Strategies for Cost-Effective Supplementation of Beef Cattle by Matt Hersom, W. E. Kunkle

“…Forage should provide the majority of the nutrition for the beef herd. …”
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Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland--2020 by Brent Sellers, Pratap Devkota

“… Weeds in pastures and rangeland cost ranchers in excess of $180 million annually in Florida by reducing forage yield, lowering forage quality, and causing animal injury through toxicity or specialized plant organs (thorns and spines). …”
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Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland--2020 by Brent Sellers, Pratap Devkota

“… Weeds in pastures and rangeland cost ranchers in excess of $180 million annually in Florida by reducing forage yield, lowering forage quality, and causing animal injury through toxicity or specialized plant organs (thorns and spines). …”
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Managing Nitrogen Inputs and Outputs on a Dairy Farm by Rebecca Hellmuth, George Hochmuth

“… In dairy production systems, nitrogen flows through both the forage crops and the dairy cows. Forage crops use nitrogen mineralized from manure for plant growth. …”
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Pasture Stocking Density and the Relationship to Animal Performance by Matt Hersom

“…The stocking density of Florida pastures can impact beef cattle production, forage production, and enterprise profitability. The overall goal of managing grazing animals is to utilize the forage that a pasture already produces to its optimum potential. …”
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Managing Nitrogen Inputs and Outputs on a Dairy Farm by Rebecca Hellmuth, George Hochmuth

“… In dairy production systems, nitrogen flows through both the forage crops and the dairy cows. Forage crops use nitrogen mineralized from manure for plant growth. …”
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Pasture Stocking Density and the Relationship to Animal Performance by Matt Hersom

“…The stocking density of Florida pastures can impact beef cattle production, forage production, and enterprise profitability. The overall goal of managing grazing animals is to utilize the forage that a pasture already produces to its optimum potential. …”
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Comparing Fall Food Plot Blends for Deer: 2006 Update by Rick Williams, Tim Baxley

“…FOR-113, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams and Tim Baxley, describe the results of tests of forage species and mixtures for fall planting that are similar to those available to area sportsmen, evaluating forage production and nutritional quality. …”
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Comparing Fall Food Plot Blends for Deer: 2006 Update by Rick Williams, Tim Baxley

“…FOR-113, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams and Tim Baxley, describe the results of tests of forage species and mixtures for fall planting that are similar to those available to area sportsmen, evaluating forage production and nutritional quality. …”
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"Rag-Doll" Test for Seed Germination by Carrol G. Chambliss (Editor)

“…This publication is also part of the Florida Forage Handbook, an electronic publication of the Agronomy Department. …”
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Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flueggé): Overview and Pasture Management by Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Jose Dubeux, Ann Blount

“… This 10-page document discusses bahiagrass forage cultivars, forage production, nutritive value, animal performance, planting, pasture renovation, management, and more. …”
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"Rag-Doll" Test for Seed Germination by Carrol G. Chambliss (Editor)

“…This publication is also part of the Florida Forage Handbook, an electronic publication of the Agronomy Department. …”
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Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flueggé): Overview and Pasture Management by Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Jose Dubeux, Ann Blount

“… This 10-page document discusses bahiagrass forage cultivars, forage production, nutritive value, animal performance, planting, pasture renovation, management, and more. …”
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General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows by Lynn E. Sollenberger, Yoana C. Newman, Joao M. B. Vendramini

“…Vendramini, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It answers dairy producers’ questions about managing pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows — soil testing and pasture fertilization, choice of forage species, and grazing strategies. …”
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General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows by Lynn E. Sollenberger, Yoana C. Newman, Joao M. B. Vendramini

“…Vendramini, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It answers dairy producers’ questions about managing pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows — soil testing and pasture fertilization, choice of forage species, and grazing strategies. …”
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Mycotoxins in Florida Pastures by Marcelo O. Wallau, Brittany L. Justesen, Ann R. Soffes Blount, Luiz Ferraretto, Glen Aiken, Aaron Stam

“… Beef cattle producers in Florida have expressed concerns about the potential presence of mycotoxins in summer perennial forages. In other regions of the US, mycotoxins in forage crops have caused productivity and economic losses. …”
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Development of Bahiagrass Fertilization Recommendations: 1990-2005 by Edward A. Hanlon, Rao Mylavarapu, Ikechukwu V. Ezenwa

“… This document provides a history of past Bahiagrass recommendation decision-making, and should aid the Forage Fertilization Working Group with future recommendation development. …”
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Mycotoxins in Florida Pastures by Marcelo O. Wallau, Brittany L. Justesen, Ann R. Soffes Blount, Luiz Ferraretto, Glen Aiken, Aaron Stam

“… Beef cattle producers in Florida have expressed concerns about the potential presence of mycotoxins in summer perennial forages. In other regions of the US, mycotoxins in forage crops have caused productivity and economic losses. …”
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Development of Bahiagrass Fertilization Recommendations: 1990-2005 by Edward A. Hanlon, Rao Mylavarapu, Ikechukwu V. Ezenwa

“… This document provides a history of past Bahiagrass recommendation decision-making, and should aid the Forage Fertilization Working Group with future recommendation development. …”
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A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida by Mary C. Bammer, Josh Campbell, Chase B. Kimmel, James D.. Ellis, Jaret C. Daniels

“…The plantings do this by:  • providing forage and nesting sites for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, • increasing wild bee numbers possibly across the farm, and • increasing natural enemies of insect pests (that also depend on forage and nesting sites). …”
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