João Vendramini

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Defining Forage Quality

Adegbola T. Adesogan, Joao Vendramini, and Lynn Sollenberger

Mulato II (Brachiaria sp.)

J. Vendramini, B. Sellers, L. E. Sollenberger, and M. Silveira

Calibrating Forage Seeding Equipment

Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, and Ed Jennings

Tissue Analysis as a Nutrient Management Tool for Bahiagrass Pastures

M. L. Silveira, J. M. Vendramini, L. E. Sollenberger, and C. L. Mackowiak

'Callide' Rhodesgrass

J. Vendramini, A.R. Blount, and J.C.B. Dubeux

SS-AGR-59 describes this robust, warm-season perennial grass native from Africa, useful in southern Florida for fall and winter grazing — establishment, management of established stands, and pests. Includes references.

Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses

M. Wallau, E. L. Johnson, J. Vendramini, C. Wickens, and C. Bainum

Dealing With High Fertilizer Costs in Forage Production Systems

M.L. Silveira, J. M. Vendramini, P. J. Hogue and J. F. Selph

Methods of Forage Moisture Testing

M. Wallau and J. Vendramini

Stargrass

J. Vendramini and P. Mislevy

Impact of Grazing Methods on Forage and Cattle Production

Joao Vendramini and Lynn Sollenberger

SS-AGR-133, a 5-page fact sheet by Joao Vendramini and Lynn Sollenberger, describes the advantages and disadvantages of rotational grazing vs. continuous grazing. Includes figures and references.

Utilization of Biosolids in Forage Production Systems in Florida

Maria L. Silveira, George A. O'Connor, and Joao M. B. Vendramini

This publication provides basic information about land application of biosolids to pastures and hayfields in Florida. The information contained in this document should be of interest to stakeholders, biosolids managers, students, and scientists interested in topics related to biosolids management practices and the potential benefits and risks associated with biosolids land application.

Digitgrasses

J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux Jr., and L. E. Sollenberger

Aeschynomene

J. Vendramini and M. L. A. Silveira

Estimating Herbage Mass on Pastures to Adjust Stocking Rate

Jose Dubeux, Marcelo Wallau, João Vendramini, Liliane Silva, Jane Griffin, Nicolas DiLorenzo, and Erick Santos

This document explains methods to measure forage mass and utilize that information to estimate an adequate stocking rate. 

Florakirk Bermudagrass

Joao Vendramini, Jose Dubeux Jr., and Paul Mislevy

Forage Grasses for Florida's Organic Soils

J. Vendramini, P. Moriel, and L. Wiggins

Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures

Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. B. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, and Mariana Azenha

Five Basic Steps to Successful Perennial Pasture Grass Establishment From Vegetative Cuttings on South Florida Flatwoods

Joe Vendramini, Ann Blount, and Paul Mislevy

Pintoi Peanut: A Seed-propagated Perennial Peanut Forage Option for Florida

Joao M. D. Sanchez, Joao Vendramini, Maria L. Silveira, Jose C. B. Dubeux Jr., Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Philipe Moriel

Because of its adaptability to Florida’s environmental conditions and ability to produce viable seeds, pintoi peanut represents an interesting forage alternative for cow-calf producers in the state. This 5-page document provides current information on pintoi peanut for forage and livestock producers in Florida.

Florida Carpon Desmodium

J. Vendramini and A. E. Kretschmer, Jr.

Florida carpon desmodium is among the few perennial summer-growing, grazing-tolerant, herbaceous pasture legumes available to Florida cattle producers.

Micronutrients Considerations for Warm-Season Forage Grass Systems in Florida

Jane C. Griffin, Joao Vendramini, Diane Rowland, and Maria L. Silveira

The Impacts of Soil Acidity on Bahiagrass Pasture Performance

M. L. Silveira, J. M. B. Vendramini, and J. E. Rechcigl

Management of Spittlebugs in Pasture

Joao Vendramini, Jose C. B. Dubeux, Jr., and Eileen Buss

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum): Overview and Management

Ed Jennings, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount

Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flüggé): Overview and Pasture Management

Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, José Dubeux, and Ann Blount

Alyceclover—Summer Annual Legume

J. Vendramini, A. R. Blount, and J. Dubeux Jr

Grazing Management Concepts and Practices

L. E. Sollenberger, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Jr., and M. Wallau

Managing South Florida Range for Cattle

J. Vendramini, R. S. Kalmbacher, and R. Boughton

A UF/IFAS numbered Management for Commercial audience(s).

2011 South Florida Beef Forage Survey Results

Sonja Crawford, Christa Kirby, Tycee Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins

UF/IFAS Extension faculty and state specialists involved in the UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage Program (SFBFP), in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Program Evaluation and Organizational Development unit, created a survey in 1982 that is used to evaluate ranch management practices. The survey is updated and distributed every five years to ranchers in 14 south Florida counties. Written by Sonja Crawford, Christa Kirby, Tycee Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, reviewed January 2023.

General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows

L. E. Sollenberger, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Jr., and M. Wallau

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Forage Planting and Establishment Methods on Prepared Seedbed

M. O. Wallau and J. Vendramini

This publication provides practical information on forage planting on prepared seedbeds to producers or anyone interested in establishing pastures.

Forage Sorghum

Joao Vendramini, John Erickson, Wilfred Vermerris, and David Wright

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Factors Affecting Forage Quality

M. O. Wallau, A. T. Adesogan, L. E. Sollenberger, J. M. B. Vendramini, and J. C. B. Dubeux, Jr.

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Bermudagrass Production in Florida

M. O. Wallau, J. M. B. Vendramini, and J. K. Yarborough

This 10-page document is primarily for Extension agents and farmers looking for detailed information about bermudagrass production in Florida, including cultivar characteristics, fertilization, and pest and disease management

Body Condition Scores Before and After Calving Modulate Pregnancy Success of Beef Cows in Florida

Philipe Moriel, Vinicius Izquierdo, and Joao Vendramini

This publication was developed to help beef cattle producers understand the impacts of cow body condition score (BCS) before and after calving on cow and calf productive performance in Florida. Written by Philipe Moriel, Vinicius Izquierdo, and Joao Vendramini, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2025.

Forage Testing

J. M. Vendramini, M. S. Silveira, J. D. Arthington, and A. R. Blount

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle I: Corn

Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin Korus

This publication covers crop choices and agronomic aspects of silage production in Florida, from planting until preparing to harvest, for corn. Written by Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin Korus, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised February 2022.

2016 South Florida Beef Forage Survey Results

Laura Bennett, Jonael Bosques, Sarah Bostick, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Taylor Davis, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Chris Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Aaron Stam, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins

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, Taylor Davis, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Chris Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Aaron Stam, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, July 2021.

Florida Forage Handbook: Preface

Marcelo O. Wallau, João Vendramini, José Dubeux, and Ann Blount

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Creep Grazing for Suckling Calves—A Pasture Management Practice

J. C. B. Dubeux Jr., Doug E. Mayo, Joao Vendramini, and Y. C. Newman

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

A Walk on the Wild Side: 2024 Cool-Season Forage Recommendations for Wildlife Food Plots in North Florida

M. Wallau, A. R. Blount, J. M. Campos-Krauer, M. A. Lashley, E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, C. L. Mackowiak, C.H.L. de Souza, and K. H. Quesenberry

The list of cool-season forage recommendations for wildlife in this publication includes varieties that have been tested and are known to perform well in Florida. Written by M. Wallau, A. R. Blount, J. M. Campos-Krauer, M. A. Lashley, E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, C. L. Mackowiak, and K. H. Quesenberry, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised September 2023.

2024 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida

M. Wallau, A. R. Blount, E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, M. A. Babar, K. E. Kenworthy, C. H. de Souza, and K. H. Quesenberry

This publication provides the most up-to-date information on adapted cool-season forage varieties for our growing season. The recommendation of varieties is based on multi-location, multi-year cultivar evaluation experiments that may include trials in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and other states.

Precalving Nutrition of Beef Females in Florida

Philipe Moriel and Joao Vendramini

This publication was developed for beef cattle producers to modify the supplementation strategy during the precalving period to improve calf performance after birth. Written by Philipe Moriel and Joao Vendramini, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2023.

Pasture Aeration

Joao Vendramini and Maria Silveira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Plant Systems

Strip-Planting Rhizoma Peanut into Grazing Systems

Jose Dubeux, Lynn Sollenberger, Joao Vendramini, Marcelo Wallau, Ann Blount, Liza Garcia-Jimenez, Erick Santos, and David Jaramillo

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima): Overview and Management

Joao Vendramini, Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Ken Quesenberry, Marcelo Wallau, and Jose C.B. Dubeux Jr.

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

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.

Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle II: Sorghum and Other Forage Crops

Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin Korus

This publication is a second article on silage crops for dairy and beef cattle that explores crop choices and agronomic aspects of silage production in Florida, from planting until preparing to harvest for sorghum, sorghum x sudan, pearl millet, and cool-season small grain silages. Written by Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin Korus, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, February 2022.

Brunswickgrass (Paspalum nicorae): A Weed Contaminant in Southern Pastures and Bahiagrass Seed Production Fields

Ann Blount, Marcelo Wallau, Brent Sellers, Dennis Hancock, Leanne Dillard, Jose Dubeux, Cheryl Mackowiak, Joao Vendramini, and Clay Cooper

This publication provides information on the identification, biology, and management of brunswickgrass. Written by Ann Blount, Marcelo Wallau, Brent Sellers, Dennis Hancock, Leanne Dillard, Jose Dubeux, Cheryl Mackowiak, Joao Vendramini, and Clay Cooper, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised January 2022.