The Panhandle Ag Extension Team will be hosting the Beef & Forage Field Day on Friday, March 15, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center’s Beef Unit near Greenwood, Florida. The field day will include a… Read More
As a County Agent, when I travel to meetings and other events I often hear the same question; “How are things in Washington County?” One of my go-to responses is “Plugging along.” While I may generally over use… Read More
Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show – February 8th The 32nd annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 8th in the Agriculture Conference Center, at the Jackson County Extension Office, located… Read More
On January 6th, 2017, there will be a Replacement Heifer Development Workshop from 8:30 to 2:30. The workshop is an educational event delivered in conjunction with the Florida Heifer Development Program. The event will be at the NFREC-Marianna Beef Unit… Read More
Making the grass grow is not as simple or easy as many of us would like it to be. Even so, it is essential to successful livestock operations. Anyone who has grazing livestock needs to understand the fundamental… Read More
Reproductive efficiency is paramount to an effective cattle operation. One key to monitoring and maintaining reproductive efficiency in the herd is diagnosing pregnancy. Accurate pregnancy diagnosis allows ranchers to make more informed management decisions. The earlier pregnancy… Read More
With extremely cold temperatures coming the next few days cattle producers should be aware of the effects of the cold weather on their livestock and take what steps they can to protect their animals. Below are some basic… Read More
