Category: Livestock
Small Poultry Flocks – Is it for me?
August 17, 2017
Should I raise my own small poultry flock for eggs and/or meat? This is a question that is posed to Extension Agents on a regular basis. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Backyard Poultry Flock, Small Poultry Flock
Grazing Management — Increasing Forage Production
August 17, 2017
Grazing Styles Continuous grazing is when livestock have access to the entire forage system at all times. Continuous is by far the easiest system to manage and requires less initial inputs but could have costly impacts. Rotational grazing, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Ahalbritter, Cattle, Grazing, Livestock, NFLAG, Pasture, Special Topics
Grazing Management — Increasing Forage Production
August 17, 2017
Grazing Styles Continuous grazing is when livestock have access to the entire forage system at all times. Continuous is by far the easiest system to manage and requires less initial inputs but could have costly impacts. Rotational grazing, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Ahalbritter, Cattle, Grazing, Livestock, NFLAG, Pasture, Special Topics
Suwannee Cattle by the Numbers
August 16, 2017
Suwannee County has a largely diverse agriculture industry and cattle production is a large component. Hay, silage, and pasture production are also large industries that stem from the cattle production systems in place within the county. READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, LivestockTags: Agriculture, Cattle, Economics, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension
Diseases in Poultry: Good Management is Essential
August 16, 2017
Everyone has heard the adage that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". This is most certainly the case when it comes to diseases in poultry. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Chickens, Poultry Disease, Poultry Management
Dairy Producers Strive to Improve Milk Quality
August 3, 2017
Dairy producers are constantly striving to improve the quality of milk they produce. Higher quality milk can mean a price premium and longer shelf life for dairy products. Milk quality continues to improve because of advances in equipment, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Dairy Producers, Healthy Cows, Milk Quality, Okeechobee County, Udder Health