Pasture Weed Management

Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) Biology and Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell

Goatweed Biology and Control in Pastures

Brent A. Sellers

Common Pokeweed

Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell

Fireweed (Heartleaf Nettle) Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell, and Pratap Devkota

Florida Pusley Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Brandon Fast, and Jason Ferrell

SS-AGR-314 describes this common broadleaf weed found in pastures, cultivated fields, waste areas, and roadsides throughout Florida. Includes a table detailing the efficacy of various herbicides at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and approximate cost.

Control of Redroot (Lachnanthes caroliniana) in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Joseph Walter, and Jason Ferrell

SS-AGR-290 describes this wetland plant with red rhizome and flattened leaves which can be a problem in newly established, declining, or mole-cricket damaged pastures. Includes herbicide recommendations.

Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures

Robert MacKay, Ed Jennings, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, and Amanda House

Wax Myrtle Biology and Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers

Mexican Prickly Poppy: Biology and Control

Brent Sellers

Biology and Management of Whitehead Broom in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Lauren Butler, and James McWhorter

Cressleaf Groundsel (Butterweed) Identification and Management in Pastures

B. A. Sellers, Pratap Devkota, and J. A. Ferrell

Flat-top Goldenrod (Euthamia caroliniana): Biology and Control in Pastures

B. A. Sellers and J. A. Ferrell

Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Toxic Plant

B. A. Sellers, S. F. Enloe, Patrick Minogue, and J. Walter

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Smutgrass Control in Perennial Grass Pastures

Brent Sellers, Neha Rana, José Luiz C. S. Dias, and Pratap Devkota

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Common Toxic Plants for Florida Horse Owners

Alyssa Schortinghouse and Brent Sellers

This publication is intended to provide horse owners with critical information about common toxic plants encountered in Florida. Written by Alyssa Schortinghouse and Brent Sellers, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2023.

Control of Lantana in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Edward W. Jennings, and Jason A. Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Plant Systems

Thistle Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Pratap Devkota, and Jason Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Bracken Fern Control in Pastures

B. Sellers, J. Ferrell, and T. Wilson

This publication discusses chemical control of bracken fern in pastures. Written by B. Sellers, J. Ferrell, and T. Wilson, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised August 2021.

Identification and Control of Southern Sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus L.) in Hayfields

Brent Sellers, Hunter Smith, and Jason A. Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Plant Systems

Spiny Amaranth (Spiny Pigweed) Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell

Describes this summer annual with sharp spines which is common in Florida pastures, especially around feeding pens and water troughs. Includes control recommendations.

Identification and Control of Johnsongrass, Vaseygrass, and Guinea Grass in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Hunter Smith, and Jason Ferrell

Johnsongrass is a common weed throughout the South and Midwest. People often incorrectly call any weed johnsongrass, but it is one of three grasses found in Florida pastures. Knowing the differences between johnsongrass, vaseygrass, and guinea grass will help with proper weed management.

Biology and Control of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Weed to Watch in Florida Pastures and Natural Areas

Brent Sellers

This publication discusses the identification, habitat, ecology, spread, and control of Indian jujube. Written by Brent Sellers, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised October 2021.

Weed Control in Perennial Peanut

Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Plant Systems

Prickly Pear Cactus Control in Pastures

Brent Sellers, Pratap Devkota, and Jason A. Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control

Jason Ferrell, Stephen Enloe, and Brent Sellers

The progression of trees and other woody plants into pastures, fencerows, ditch banks, rights-of-way and other areas is a common occurrence. These woody species can be particularly troublesome and require control since they will compromise fence intregrity, impede canal drainage, interfere with transmission of electricity, and some species (such as cherry trees) are highly poisonous to livestock. The aim of this publication is to detail the techniques for the removal of woody plants.

Spiderwort Control in Hay Fields and Pastures

Michael Durham, Pratap Devkota, Jason Ferrell, and Brent Sellers

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium): Biology and Control

B. A. Sellers, Pratap Devkota, and J. A. Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Weed Management during Pasture Establishment

Brent Sellers, Joao Vendramini, and Marcelo Wallau

This publication details techniques for chemical weed control prior to and during pasture establishment and is intended for county Extension faculty as well as owners and managers of grazing lands. Written by Brent Sellers, Pratap Devkota, Joao Vendramini, and Marcelo Wallau, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised August 2021.