The page features links which provide useres a calendar of upcoming events, county newsletters, information on educational programs available, custom service providers, cattle breed information such as sire summaries, agricultural publications available and agricultural links that may be of interest. One of the important items on the page is a directory of products and services. Enclosed in this newsletter is a form through which you can submit information to be posted in this directory on the web site. Return the form to Mark at the Extension Office. The tour will include perennial peanut varieties in an orange grove, smut grass sprayed with Velpar, the Florida Agricultural Exposition, and presentations from Dr. Paul Mislevy concerning grass selection for hay and grazing and Dr. Jeff Mullahey discussion Tropical Soda Apple control.
Lunch is sponsored but reservations are needed.
Drought Affected Pastures and Ranges - Cattle producers generally have two main options for meeting the nutrient requirements of cattle on drought affected pastures and ranges. The first is to provide supplemental feed to ensure the cow herd has adeppuate energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The second is to reduce the nutrient requirements of the cow to a point where they can be met with available forage. In addition, producers may consider selling all or a portion of the herd to reduce stocking rates sufficiently for pasture conditions. Pastures and native range that are dormant due to drought conditions may be low in vitamin A, phosphorus, and protein.