Introduction Grazing management involves strategically planning and coordinating livestock grazing methods to enhance pasture health, boost animal productivity, and promote environmental sustainability. When considering grazing management ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockAs the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
It is the time of year to start implementing cool-season forages in your pastures. Our perennial warm season pasture grasses in Florida become dormant in the fall and winter months because of the shorter days, cooler temperatures, and frosts. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
We can’t manage what we can’t measure. With an accurate soil test, a strategy can be made to solve even the most difficult of problems in our pastures. When was the last time that you took an accurate soil sample in your fields? You typically ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
There are many ways to help manage your pastures, one of them being weed management. Weed management involves scouting for weeds in your pastures frequently, being aware of ways to prevent seed contamination, and different ways to control weeds. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Life Skills Learned by 4-H Judging Teamsby Tamara Dinkins, Agriculture Extension Office AdministratorLizzie Whitehead, Livestock AgentUF/IFAS Bradford County ExtensionDo you remember your first big purchase? For me, it was a car. I spent ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
After a 60-120 day breeding season, cattle producers should plan to pregnancy check their cattle, so they know who is bred and who is open. Considering the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can become costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EDUCATION, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Depending on which calving season you have, cattlemen must make decisions on which heifer calves they want to keep or buy for their herd. Usually, 10-20% of your herd will need to be replaced with heifers each year. It is extremely important ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
It is that time of year again, where your saddle and leather tack probably have some mold and mildew on them. Have you ever wondered how to properly clean your tack, oil it, and finish/condition it? Don't let that mold or mildew continue to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & LifeMay is Beef Month: This is a beautiful time to recognize the importance of the beef industry and to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who work hard every day to raise & care for cattle while preserving the land. According to the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EDUCATION, FAMILY, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life