Kevin A. Korus
0000-0002-9785-033X

County agent

UF/IFAS blog profile

Publications

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

Marcelo O. Wallau, Maria E. Mailhos, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola T. Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin A. 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.

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.

Identification and Control of Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants

Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales

The management of gastrointestinal parasites is one of the primary concerns of small ruminant producers. It is best practice for producers to understand and monitor for signs of illness in their herd or flock and use appropriate methods to identify parasite infection. This publication discusses symptoms of parasite infection, identifying animals for testing, managing anthelmintic resistance, and more. Written by Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2025.

Exploring Opportunities for Malting Barley Production in Florida

Charles E. Barrett, Lincoln Zotarelli, Sylvia M. Willis, Jay M. Capasso, Ethan T. Carter, De Broughton, Kevin R. Athearn, Andrew MacIntosh, Alicia N. Halbritter, Matthew T. Smith, Kevin A. Korus, and Daniel J. Leonard

This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department aims to inform Florida growers and the craft brewing and distillery industry about the current knowledge of the potential yield and challenges of barley cultivation in north Florida. Written by Charles E. Barrett, Lincoln Zotarelli, Sylvia M. Willis, Jay M. Capasso, Ethan T. Carter, De Broughton, Kevin R. Athearn, Andrew MacIntosh, Alicia N. Halbritter, Matthew T. Smith, Kevin A. Korus, and Daniel J. Leonard.

Field Guide to Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Diseases

Kevin Korus, Wael Elwakil, Nicholas Dufault, and Zachary Eldred

Industrial hemp is Cannabis sativa that contains < 0.3% THC and can be legally grown with permits in Florida. The plant may be grown for flower, grain, or fiber production. Other than the lower THC levels, hemp is the same plant botanically as marijuana. Because this plant has long been on the Schedule 1 controlled substance list in the U.S. (United States), knowledge of pests and diseases is limited, and labelled control measures are almost non-existent. This publication provides information and general management recommendations for hemp diseases found in Florida. Management options are currently limited as there is a lack of resistant varieties and other management strategies for industrial hemp production.

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