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 & Disease
This 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 ExtensionMeet 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