Ensuring that we are able to properly manage and handle our animals periodically throughout the year is important to ensure we are keeping a close eye on their performance. We take this time to evaluate the condition of the animal, general health, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Check out our newest video series called "In The Field." These videos are aimed to educate producers in row crops, forages, livestock, and natural resources about practical management skills they can implement into their operation. Episode 1, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
The temperature has risen across the southeastern United States and so has the water in your rain gauge in many areas. For cattle producers this brings on much needed summer forages, hay production, and time to evaluate their cattle after a ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionWith decreasing temperatures on the way, poultry farmers should implement proper management techniques to insure their animals’ health, safety, and productivity during the winter. Now is a good time to take into consideration the light, heat, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
All livestock are susceptible to heat stress, especially during periods of high humidity such as we are currently experiencing. Cattle are at particular risk of overheating due to the production of internal heat from fermentation in the ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureSilvopasture is the practice of combining timber production with forage and livestock. Auburn University and Alabama Cooperative Extension System are offering the “Silvopasture Works” workshop at the Solon Dixon Forestry Center in Andalusia, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureArticle by Hank Bignell, Escambia County 4-H Agriculture and Small Farms Agent Egg production is a normal part of chicken reproduction in healthy, young hens There are many factors that can affect chicken egg production such as nutrition, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture