Meet your new Livestock and Natural Resources Extension Agent My name is Taylor Davis, your new Livestock and Natural Resources Extension Agent, representing Highlands County. I was born and raised in Wauchula, and currently reside there ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The August 2018 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $5.95/cwt. during September. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $47.60/head ($5.95/cwt. * 8.0 cwt.) on an 800-pound feeder ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Chris Prevatt and Kim Mullenix During this time of the year, some producers may consider preconditioning beef calves prior to sale. This involves a multi-step process including weaning, a defined health protocol, nutrition, and marketing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Q: What are by-products and what is their role in beef and dairy production? A: By-products are secondary products from the production of something. In the case of the beef and dairy industry cattle create by-products as well as consume them ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Q: Where do weaned calves go? A: Florida ranchers are known as cow/calf producers. This means ranches are home to momma cows who produce a calf every year. When the momma has successfully raised a calf to a certain weight the rancher sends ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Q: Are cows good for the environment? A: Yes, cows utilize land that cannot be used for anything else in food production. Cows are excellent recyclers, the grass they eat nourishes their bodies and what nutrients are not used are returned ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Looking at the factors that affect reproduction: Nutrition, Herd Health, Environment, and Genetics, we can clearly see they all add up to Herd Management. Since breeding season is just around the corner, we need to be evaluating these factors, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Can cows talk to farmers? Not exactly... But thanks to some new technology being used in the dairy industry cows are telling us quite a bit of information. Monitoring collars and ear tags are being used to improve management on dairy farms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension