After a 60-120 day breeding season, cattle producers should plan to pregnancy check their cattle, so they know who is bred and who is open. Considering the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can become costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we are experiencing our first cold front of the year and we are settling into pumpkin spice and soup season, it is time to evaluate the nutritional needs of our livestock and if they are in need of additional supplementation. Hopefully you ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Gracie Wagner Gracie was a communications intern with American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) this summer as the final chapter of her ANS degree. She spent most of her time writing and editing blogs, email campaigns, and coordinating ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
In Florida, warm-season perennial grasses provide adequate forage during the summer months, but both forage quality and quantity are limited in the winter months. During the winter months warm-season perennial grasses go dormant because of shorter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Los economistas de University of Florida predicen que las pérdidas aproximadas de la combinación de los cultivos de temporada, ganado, viveros y productos acuícolas que fueron potencialmente afectados como resultado del Huracán Ian que impactó ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Last modified: October 9, 2022 10:00 PM Both the state and federal government have emergency loan programs for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. The table below provides basic information on three of the loan programs and links ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, LivestockHannah Newsome Hannah Newsome is a current UF Animal Sciences student in the Equine Specialization. Hannah spent her summer as an intern at Cindale Farms & Southern Craft Creamery, a dairy operation in Marianna, Florida. Each day was ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we're taking a look back at how our 4-H'ers learned to keep their horses safe during a natural disaster. The 4-H Bits & Boots Club is comprised of horse-loving youth ages 8-18. Throughout the year, youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, LivestockAinsley Hutto Ainsley Hutto is a current UF Animal Sciences student in the Equine Specialization. This summer, Ainsley worked as an Equine Reproductive Intern at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. Her primary role ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching