Attending the Alvin C. Warnick Reproductive Management School was very educational and everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship! We were able get hands on experience manually palpating cattle and were able to learn from industry leaders within ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction Bull selection contributes more genetic impact in a beef herd than any other practice and can be an important tool in long term herd management and improvement if utilized to its full extent. Conversely, repeated use of poor quality ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockIn order to have a healthy and vigorous stand of bahia or bermudagrass, Spring fertilizer applications are made. These application rates are calculated by first understanding how much of a given nutrient is present in the soil and available ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Bracken Fern is a common perennial fern that is found across the United States. Its ability to grow well is both dry and moist soils, as well as along tree lines, in wooded areas, and around buildings, make it a well-adapted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
The Agriculture Safety Facts Ag Employees must take Ag Safety Training Ag Employees must take some Ag Safety Training Annually Agriculture injuries have declined since training has become mandatory The Agriculture Facts Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Cogongrass is an invasive species commonly found in pastures that is not going to go away on its own. Management of cogongrass invasions in perennial grass pastures requires diligence and patience at the same time. It can take several years ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseThis course is sponsored by the Florida Cooperative Extension Service and is conducted in conjunction with area large animal Veterinary practitioners. It is part of a continuing multi-county effort to help South Florida beef producers market ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingHighlands County Florida Cattlemens Association Annual Steak Dinner At our recent local Florida Cattlemens Association Annual Steak Dinner, we had a great attendance of cattlemen and cattlewomen from within the county. I was able to meet ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
In the quake of Hurricane Irma, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is releasing a 75% cost share program called the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) disaster relief program to help rehabilitate farmland. There is no Average Gross Income ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension