Cow manure is a popular soil amendment, but in some cases it can cause unexpected problems in gardens and fields. Trouble can occur when cows have eaten hay or grazed pastures treated with certain weed killers, especially picloram or aminopyralid. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
If you’re working with the Florida cattle industry and you’re trying to spread information about tick-borne illnesses, the best way to get your message across is using prevention-focused messages, rather than fear. That’s the ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Biosecurity Plan Template for Livestock Exhibitions Isabell L. Revere, Colleen Larson, Ricky W. Telg, Benjamin D. Anderson, and Cynthia B. Sanders. This publication provides a biosecurity plan template for livestock exhibitions. Due to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Managing Heat Stress in Horses Aakilah S. Hernandez, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha Brooks. This article provides guidance on monitoring signs of heat stress in horses and management recommendations to improve horse welfare. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
The University of Florida's Dairy Research Unit has started a new partnership with Afimilk, a global leader in dairy monitoring technologies. Our almost 500 head dairy herd is now wearing brand new activity-tracking collars. These lightweight ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is basically a synonym for Best Management Practices with the spin of having a focus on the consumer. Beef producers are doing their best to assure quality beef for their buyers. The BQA website best describes the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. Knowing that cattle inventories are at the lowest they have been in over 70 years, it is also known that the quantity of beef produced ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
What Are Sandspurs? Where in the world are all these little spurs coming from? Although it’s often considered a nuisance, this annual grass that commonly grows in sandy, undisturbed areas throughout much of the United States, does have some ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
When it comes to raising sheep in the warm, humid climate of Putnam County, Florida, Katahdin sheep stand out as an excellent option. These hardy animals are known for their adaptability, low-maintenance care, and high-quality meat production. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
The UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Dairy Production Conference has traditionally been held in Gainesville, attracting students, industry professionals, and dairy producers from around the state. But as dairy operations across the state and region grew ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water