Freeing stuck vehicles is a common thing in the agricultural world. Maybe you are rolling a newly planted pasture and got a little too close to that wet spot you knew was there, but thought you had it. Or maybe you’re out hog hunting and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation
Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
In a world of increasing input costs and changing markets, cow calf producers need to fill their toolbox with as many tools as possible. One of the most economic tools available to producers is Body Condition Score (BCS). The benefits include; ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
External and internal parasites cost the horse industry billions of dollars annually. In this blog we will focus on external parasites such as flies. Flies are not just an annoyance to us, but even more so to our horses. Not only do flies make ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The Columbia Connections Newsletter Spring 2021 See the link below for the Spring 2021 edition of the Columbia Connections Newsletter. In this edition we included educational articles from Columbia County extension agents on Pesticide Continuing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Anaplasmosis (usualmente referido como piroplasmosis) es una enfermedad que afecta a rumiantes causado por una bacteria de la familia de las riketsias. Anaplasma marginale infecta las células de la sangre y típicamente se identifica como ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionAnaplasmosis (also referred as gall sickness) is a disease that affects ruminants caused by bacteria that can infect blood cells. It occurs in warm weather and is a cause for concern in beef cattle farms in Central and South Florida. Even in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Replacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. In this article we will discuss factors to consider when choosing and managing your future cow herd. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
There are several factors that determine our success using herbicides on pasture. The herbicides, themselves, are highly effective and highly researched. We often think of weather conditions, like the chance of rain or wind conditions, when ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock