José Dubeux

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'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.

White Clover

Jose Dubeux, Ann Blount, and Esteban Rios

Hurricane Preparedness for Forage Crops in the Southeast United States

José C. B. Dubeux, Jr. and Edward K. Twidwell

This 4-page document provides information on preparing forage crops, conserved forage, and grazing areas for potential hurricane damage and alleviating hurricane damage on forage crops and grazing lands in the Southeast United States, with an emphasis on the Florida peninsula and Gulf Coast.

Digitgrasses

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

Ecosystem Services Provided by Grass-Legume Pastures

Jose Dubeux, Jr., Lynn Sollenberger, Mark Mauldin, and Liza Garcia

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

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.

Condensed Tannins in Forage Legumes

Flavia van Cleef and Jose Dubeux

The use of tannin-containing forages has received attention from researchers around the globe because of potential benefits of condensed tannins to livestock health and nutrition as well as possibilities to reduce methane emission. This publication targets two audiences: Extension faculty who need information on potential benefits and negative effects of condensed tannins to livestock production, and producers who intend to feed tannin-containing forages in their operation.

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

Alyceclover [Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC.] is a late-growing summer annual legume native to the tropics in Asia. This warm-season legume grows erect with spreading branches and may reach a height of 60" if not harvested. Although an annual, it can reestablish each year by natural reseeding if the crop is allowed to make seed in the fall. This may be difficult to accomplish since the crop is usually cut for hay or grazed closely, which eliminates seed production. Only seed of common alyceclover is available for planting. Common alyceclover has been grown in Florida for many years for either pasture or hay.

Overseeding Rhizoma Perennial Peanut Pasture and Hay Fields during the Cool Season

Jose Dubeux, Cheryl Mackowiak, Ann Blount, David Wright, and Luana Dantas

Grazing Management Concepts and Practices

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

Acceptability of Rhizoma Peanut Forage by Horses and Its Benefits on Feeding Behavior

C. Vasco, J. Dubeux, E. Santos, C. Wickens, and L. Warren

Rhizoma peanut hay has been demonstrated to benefit horses’ feeding behavior with reduced inactive time, which can result in lower risk for abnormal behaviors in stabled horses. This publication is intended to provide information to Extension agents, horse owners, and equine facility managers. Written by C. Vasco, J. Dubeux, E. Santos, C. Wickens, and L. Warren, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, October 2023.

Sweetclover Production and Use in Florida

Yoana Newman and Jose Dubeux

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

Management of Spittlebugs in Pasture

Joao Vendramini, Jose C. Dubeux, and Eileen A. Buss

The twolined spittlebug causes considerable damage to 'Floralta' limpograss pastures in south Florida during the summer season. Both adults and immatures or nymphs damage grasses by inserting their needle-like mouthparts and sucking plant juices. The adults also inject toxic saliva into leaf tissue while feeding, which causes streaking on the leaves. Tips of infested grass turn yellow, followed by browning and curling. Heavily infested pasture turns brown, becomes unproductive and may die back in large patches.

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.

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.

Calculating Reproductive Performance in Beef Operations: The University of Florida Beef Herds’ 2019 Breeding Season

Mario Binelli, Angela M. Gonella-Diaza, Thiago Martins, Cecilia C. Rocha, Felipe A. C. C. Silva, Federico Tarnonsky, Sergio Roskopf, Owen Rae, Danny Driver, Nicolas DiLorenzo, Jose Dubeux, and David Thomas

This publication reviews the basic calculations of reproductive performance and reports the reproductive performance of two University of Florida beef herds. Written by Mario Binelli, Angela M. Gonella-Diaza, Thiago Martins, Cecilia C. Rocha, Felipe A. C. C. Silva, Federico Tarnonsky, Sergio Roskopf, Owen Rae, Danny Driver, Nicolas DiLorenzo, Jose Dubeux, and David Thomas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, May 2021.

2025 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida

M. Wallau, M. E. Mailhos, A. R. Blount, E. Rios, J. C. B. Dubeux, M. A. Babar, and K. E. Kenworthy

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.

Forage-Based Heifer Development Program for North Florida

José C. Dubeux, Nicolas DiLorenzo, Kalyn Waters, and Jane C. Griffin

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Animal Systems

Winter Forage Legume Guide

J. Dubeux, M. Wallau, E. Rios, Y.C. Newman, P. Munoz, and K. Quesenberry

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida

C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux, S. George, D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, and I. Small

The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance on preparing and planting annual cool-season forages on prepared seedbeds and overseeding annual cool-season forages on pastures in north Florida. Written by C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux, S. George, D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, and I. Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised April 2024.

Potential and Economic Valuation of Carbon in Grasslands

Kevin R. Trumpp, Chang Zhao, and José Dubeux

Grasslands have great potential for removing carbon from the atmosphere, helping contribute to the state economy while regulating greenhouse gases. This publication targets the education of Extension faculty and producers on understanding the carbon cycle in grasslands and the potential for economic valuation of carbon accrual in grazing lands. Written by Kevin R. Trumpp, Chang Zhao, and José Dubeux, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2025.

A Walk on the Wild Side: 2025 Cool-Season Forage Recommendations for Wildlife Food Plots in North Florida

Marcelo Wallau, Maria E. Mailhos, Ann Blount, Juan M. Campos Krauer, Marcus Lashley, Esteban Rios, Jose C. Dubeux, Md Babar, and Cheryl Mackowiak

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, M. E. Mailhos, A. R. Blount, J. M. Campos-Krauer, M. A. Lashley, E. Rios, J. C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, C. L. Mackowiak and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised September 2023.

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.

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

Marcelo Wallau, Ann Blount, Brent Sellers, Leanne Dillard, José Dubeux, Cheryl Mackowiak, and João Vendramini

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.

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).

Sustainable Nitrogen in Livestock Systems: Forage Legumes vs. N Fertilizers

Kevin Roger Trumpp, Kalyn Waters, José Dubeux, and Cleber Henrique Lopes de Souza

Nitrogen (N) is a key element in promoting plant and livestock growth and production. The two major ways to add N in pastures are fertilizer and integrating N-fixing forage legumes. The purpose of this publication is to compare these two options for cattle producers, farmers, Extension agents, and policymakers. Written by Kevin Roger Trumpp, Kalyn Waters, José Dubeux, and Cleber Henrique Lopes de Souza, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, February 2025.

Rhizoma Perennial Peanut

M. J. Williams, Y. C. Newman, and Ann Blount

Rhizoma perennial peanut is a forage legume available to Florida producers that combines high nutritive value (comparable to alfalfa) with persistence under a wide range of management conditions. It can be used for hay production, silage, or grazing.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum): Overview and Management

Ed Jennings, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount