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
Cattle work is unpredictable. Injuries happen without warning, and when you're at the cowpens, help might be miles away. The right supplies and a little know-how can turn a minor incident into just that—minor instead of catastrophic. Having ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock
Brevard Beef Notes: Winter Nutrition and Body Condition Score Management December is one of the most critical months for winter cattle management in Florida. As warm-season forage quality declines and cow nutrient requirements peak, body condition ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Due to the government shutdown, the October Cattle on Feed report was not released along with many other data reports used to make informed assumptions about what is going on in the industry. A breakdown of heifers and steers on feed is released ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
In the 1950’s 60’s the screwworm was an ongoing burden with livestock but over years with research, breeding sterile male flies and monitoring it was eliminated in United States. Then in 2016 they were detected in Monroe County that wiped ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
The 2025 Farm City Banquet was held on Tuesday, November 18th, at Rivertown Community Church. The 52nd annual celebration was organized by the Jackson County Agriculture Coalition, which is not a formal entity, but simply a cooperative effort ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock
Replacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers can impact their longevity and lifelong productivity. We will discuss choices you can make while raising ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock