Okaloosa County's Fair is opening up some of the livestock and animal exhibits/shows to Santa Rosa County 4-Hers! This includes Rabbit, Poultry, Meat and Dairy Goat, Beef, and Dog Shows. The Okaloosa County Fair is scheduled for Sept. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information was compiled in 2017 and remains relevant to any future storm preparation and recovery needs. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida residents scramble to prepare for another hurricane, agriculture operators ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
With hurricane season here and in full cyclone, the likelihood of having to evacuate is pressing. Evacuating horses is not a simple task. Horses are large, high-value, flight animals that are subjective to dangerous behaviors and injuries when ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
What are you going to feed this winter? Bahia and Bermuda grass are our most predominant pasture grasses in Florida which allows for plenty of warm season forage but leaves us short during winter. The solution? Over-seeding pastures with cool ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
As an Extension Agent with a background in poultry, I receive many poultry questions concerning anatomy, biology, egg production, etc. The information below answers some of the most common questions received. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Ricardo Chebel, DVM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and Colleen Larson, UF/IFAS Dairy Extension, hosted a calving workshop at the Okeechobee County Extension office. Pre-veterinary students from surrounding universities ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Between 600,000 to 800,000 tons of hay are produced every year Domestic grazing animals such as cattle, horses, and goats require conserved forage to maintain weight and health through winter months when temperatures deter forage growth. Hay ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension