Areas of Expertise and Service to Manatee County
- Animal Science
- Agronomy
- Fertilization and herbicide use and application
- Irrigation
- Insect and disease control
- State regulations
- Nuisance animals
- County Fair livestock programs
OUR STORIES
Weed of the Week- Perilla Mint
Perilla Mint, Perilla frutescens
Perilla Mint is an escaped ornamental summer annual that grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet. Leaves are simple and opposite, and can have a purple-green tint.
Making Potato Salad for Cattle
UF/IFAS partnered with local rancher Chance Clay to conduct a potato silage trial for beef cattle. Livestock Agent with St. John’s County (Tim Wilson), UF Animal Science Beef Specialist (Matt Hersom) and Agriculture Agent with Putnam/Flagler...
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Equine Hurricane Preparation
In addition to being equipped for the “normal” emergencies associated with breeding and racing Thoroughbreds, Florida horse owners need to be prepared to handle the fury of a tropical storm and/or hurricane. Each farm should have a well...
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