The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of early weaning fall-born calves on heifer and calf performance in Florida. Over two consecutive years, 3-yr-old Braford and Brahman x Angus first-calf heifers were assigned randomly to one of two treatments; early-weaned (EW, n = 20 and 30 for yr 1 and 2, respectively) and normal-weaned (NW, n = 20 and 38 for yr 1 and 2, respect...

Summary Root-knot nematode (RKN) is an important pathogen on vegetables; therefore, planting a non- or poor host cover crop following susceptible vegetable promising management option. This study builds upon previous studies and evaluates the variations in status of candidates for reducing reproduction RKN populations ( Meloidogyne incognita , M. arenaria javanica ) Georgia, USA, to shed light ...

Abstract Smutgrass is an invasive weed species that can quickly outcompete bahiagrass because of its aggressive growth, prolific seed production, and rhizomatous nature. Total renovation pastures or hayfields generally not a feasible economically viable option for most producers. Therefore, controlling the continual spread smutgrass will require integrated management (IWM) plan incorporates mul...

The high cost of commercial supplements necessitates evaluation of alternatives for ruminant livestock fed poor quality warm-season grasses. This study determined how supplementing bahiagrass haylage (Paspalum notatum Flügge cv. Tifton 9) with soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] meal or warm-season legume haylages affected the performance of lambs. Forty-two Dorper x Katadhin lambs (27.5 +/- 5 kg)...