September Cattle & Forage Management Reminders

Sep 06, 2016

UF/IFAS Beef Cattle & Forage Specialists, and County Extension Agents serving the Florida Panhandle worked to develop a basic management calendar for cattle producers. The purpose of this calendar is to provide reminders for management techniques with similar timing to those used at the North Florida Research and Education Center’s Beef Unit, near Marianna, Florida. Links to useful publications with more information are also provided

Preparing land for cool-season forage planting in October.

September Management Reminders
Cattle Herd Management

Move weaned heifers to pasture and continue limited feeding
Order pre-breeding vaccines and dewormer for October working
Vaccinations for the Beef Cattle Herd

Pasture Management

Select varieties and order seed for annual winter pastures
Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida
Prepare land for winter pastures,
Add lime or dolomite if needed prior to disking for faster incorporation
Heavily graze pastures to be overseeded for winter pastures

Pest Management

Scout pastures & control problem weeds prior to maturity
Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland
Control blackberries
Blackberry and Dewberry: Biology and Control
Scout pastures for poisonous weeds, spray, mow, or remove if found
Poisonous Plans of the Southern US
Scout for Armyworms, control if 3 worms/sq. ft. threshold is reached
Management Of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields

Source: ufl.edu

Video: Grain Market Outlook Price Prospects for 2024

Joe Janzen and Scott Irwin of the University of Illinois provided an in-depth analysis of the grain market outlook for 2024, including price forecasts, global supply and demand trends, and marketing implications for corn and soybean producers.

Key topics covered:

Review of 2023/24 USDA February WASDE report results Old and new crop corn and soybean balance sheet forecasts Export sales pace comparisons to previous years South American soybean production estimates Impact of input costs and interest rates on marketing Benchmarking farm-level marketing performance As grain prices face downward pressure in 2024, the presenters emphasized the importance of having an active marketing plan in place, rather than a 'store and ignore' approach. They provided insight into strategies for forward contracting, making new crop sales, and capturing opportunities in a volatile market environment.

Overall, an excellent webinar reviewing the latest market analysis and offering actionable strategies for crop producers facing a more challenging economic climate this year.