Chris Prevatt
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Understanding the agronomic impacts of defoliation strategies in “Bulldog 805” Alfalfa + “Tifton 85” bermudagrass mixed stands
Understanding the agronomic impacts of defoliation strategies in “Bulldog 805” Alfalfa + “Tifton 85” bermudagrass mixed stands Open
Background The incorporation of legumes, specifically alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.), into bermudagrass ( Cynodon spp.)‐based pasture systems in the southeastern United States has increased in recent years as an alternative to synthetic nit…
View article: Agronomic and structural responses of stockpiled alfalfa–bermudagrass mixtures
Agronomic and structural responses of stockpiled alfalfa–bermudagrass mixtures Open
The incorporation of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) into bermudagrass [ Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] forage systems in the southern United States has increased. Stockpiling this mixture may extend the grazing season into the fall and winter…
View article: Farmer Experiences with Alfalfa in the Southern U.S.A.
Farmer Experiences with Alfalfa in the Southern U.S.A. Open
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a forage crop of primary importance in the United States (USA); however, adoption and use in the southern USA region has been limited. The combination of adapted alfalfa cultivars and management strategies w…
View article: 104 Grazing Evaluation of Two Bermudagrass Bases Interseeded with Alfalfa for Stocker Production in Southeastern US
104 Grazing Evaluation of Two Bermudagrass Bases Interseeded with Alfalfa for Stocker Production in Southeastern US Open
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has shown promise in the Southeastern United States when interseeded into bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) to reduce reliance on synthetic N fertilization while also providing a high-quality grazable forage. Howeve…
View article: An Introduction to Florida commodity enterprise budgets: An Extension tool to improve farm financial planning
An Introduction to Florida commodity enterprise budgets: An Extension tool to improve farm financial planning Open
Enterprise budgets help farmers and ranchers estimate expenses, potential revenue, and profit. UF/IFAS provides enterprise budgets for a variety of Florida-grown commodities. These are typically built collaboratively by economists, horticu…
View article: 2016 South Florida Beef Forage Survey Results
2016 South Florida Beef Forage Survey Results Open
This publication discusses a survey used to evaluate ranch management practices to determine benchmarks in cattle production and pasture management. Written by Laura Bennett, Jonael Bosques, Sarah Bostick, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Ta…
View article: Cow–calf performance, forage utilization, and economics of warm-season annual baleage in beef cattle winter feeding systems1
Cow–calf performance, forage utilization, and economics of warm-season annual baleage in beef cattle winter feeding systems1 Open
A 52-d winter feeding trial was conducted to determine animal performance, utilization, and economics of pearl millet (PM) baleage, sorghum × sudangrass (SS) baleage, and “Tifton 85” bermudagrass (B) hay for lactating beef cow–calf pairs. …
View article: What Is the Economic Impact of Infertility in Beef Cattle?
What Is the Economic Impact of Infertility in Beef Cattle? Open
Producers cannot completely control infertility in their cow herds. However, understanding and addressing the factors that affect infertility will help producers implement management practices that can improve fertility and reduce the nega…
View article: 63 Evaluation of Warm-Season Annual Baleage in a Cow/Calf Production System.
63 Evaluation of Warm-Season Annual Baleage in a Cow/Calf Production System. Open
A 52-d feeding trial was conducted to evaluate animal performance from pearl millet (PM) and sorghum x sudangrass (SS) baleage compared with bermudagrass hay (B) when fed to cow/calf pairs in a free choice winter feeding system. Also, cone…
View article: 2016 US Beef Cattle Market Outlook
2016 US Beef Cattle Market Outlook Open
US cattle markets have experienced a roller coaster ride over the last several years, with cattle prices have been supported by a declining US beef cow herd and strong beef demand. But a turning point in the US cattle industry occurred at …
View article: Improving the Productivity of Beef Heifers in Florida
Improving the Productivity of Beef Heifers in Florida Open
Beef replacement heifers are a necessary but costly part of every cow-calf operation. A decision needs to be made to either purchase replacement heifers or raise them on the ranch. This is a long-term decision that will affect the ranch fo…