Authors: Brittany Justesen & Jessica Sullivan, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County Armyworms are highly destructive caterpillars that primarily feed on grasses, making them a significant concern for cattle ranchers. Several species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Chloe Cole is a member of the UF Animal Sciences class of 2026 and this summer she completed an 8-week internship with Alliance Dairies in Trenton, Florida. During her time there, Chloe worked hands-on with the dairy cows and calves in the maternity, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Qué: Encuesta del Programa de Análisis de Impacto Económico (EIAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The summer and fall months are when a majority of producers are selling spring-born calves or yearlings from last fall. Due to the increase in supply of calves, prices typically decline during these months. We are seeing this now in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Three years after our projects concluded in Rwanda, families still learn and benefit from their efforts. The project, “Enhancing Milk Quality and Consumption for Improved Income and Nutrition in Rwanda,” and its affiliated project, “Engaging ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock,
On August 27, 2024, the Livestock Systems Innovation Lab hosted an event in Washington, D.C. called "Animal Source Foods for Change: Cognition, Climate, and Capacity." The convening brought together experts from various fields to discuss future ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Livestock
Get ready, Broward County 4-H’ers! It’s time to steer your talents south to the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair! For the first time, Broward County 4-H members can participate in the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which includes a variety of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
As Florida anticipates another hurricane approaching, it is recommended to be prepped, including your livestock. It is important to recognize different livestock have different requirements and needs during storm season. What Identification ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Please be advised that the virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program’s Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment was rescheduled. The updated information is below: What: ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock