UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Manatee County has a rich history in celebrating Farm City Week. Each year this week is filled with agricultural events and celebrations for the community to enjoy. One unique event is the Manatee County Farm City Week Beef… Read More
For the past several years the Florida Cattlemen’s Association leadership has encouraged their membership to promote the industry and how it affects their life. Some of the campaigns have been “Tell Your Story”, “Find a Way” and “Show… Read More
Gauging the Weight of Our Horses While we don’t all have access to a large enough scale to gauge the weights of our horses, we all have the ability to become experts in body condition scoring. I will… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From recreational horse owners to large-scale equine operations, the 2019 Florida Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show, hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, will provide a one-stop shop for research-based information on horse needs. The… Read More
Buying a bull is much like buying a truck – you must have clearly defined goals and be willing to spend a chunk of change. The first step is to define your operational goals. To stick with the… Read More
“Cool, wet springs followed by warm, humid weather in the overwintering areas favor survival and reproduction of fall armyworm, allowing it to escape suppression by natural enemies.” Sound like 2019? “Weeds known to serve as hosts include bentgrass, Agrostis sp.;… Read More
If you drive around a few cattle ranches, you might find donkeys randomly thrown into a mix of cattle. Many people think of donkeys as cute and fun “yard ornaments”, but cattlemen can see donkeys as a method… Read More
University of Florida scientists believe they can develop new antimicrobials that will benefit dairy cattle and, eventually, humans by treating bacteria that normally resist antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria take a serious toll on cattle and humans. On the human… Read More
Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production! Topics covered include: Chicken breeds, raising chicks, designing coops and pens, chicken health and nutrition. Osceola County, St. Cloud, and Kissimmee all allow small backyard chicken flocks.This class… Read More
One cow, skipping one calving season equals a $500 loss, at very least. Cattle management encompasses many duties for cattle owners and improving reproductive efficiency of the herd lumps much of that management into one basket, of sorts,… Read More
