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Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

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  • Fall armyworms are among the most common caterpillar pests of southern lawns.

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    The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appeara...
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    Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot

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    Tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva), previously known as the Caribbean or the Rasberry crazy ant, are fast becoming an economic, eco...
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    What is BQA? Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to Un...
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    Nutrient Requirements of Sheep and Goats

    The right nutrition provided at the right stage is essential to the profitable production of sheep and goats. It is needed to produc...
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    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to cho...
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    Beef Cow Pregnancy Examination

    A beef cow needs to produce a calf every year to be an economically viable member of the herd. An important management tool that wil...
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  • Bahiagrass pasture with grazing cattle

    Changes in Label for Prowl H2O on Forages

    In the past, Prowl H2O was only labeled on dormant bermudagrass. It now can be used on cool-season forage grasses with or without alfalfa (n...
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    Alabama Beef Handbook

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