Category: Livestock

A woman and a calf.

From physics to farming, one animal scientist’s path to innovative dairy calf welfare research

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
February 19, 2026

Highlights: UF/IFAS animal welfare scientist Emily Miller-Cushon advances dairy calf welfare research by integrating data science and animal behavior, producing evidence-based strategies that improve calf health, social behavior and long-term ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Department, Dairy Production, Dairy Science, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department

Cattle Industry Update: Why 2026 Looks to be Another Favorable Year for Beef Cattle Producers

by hbaker
February 9, 2026

This blog is a short summary of the Annual Florida Cattle Market Report that is put together at the beginning of each year. The purpose of the report is to summarize the different sectors of the cattle and beef industries to provide an outlook ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

Después de la Helada: Recuperación de Pastos y Nutrición del Ganado en Florida

by Jonael Bosques
February 3, 2026

https://youtu.be/_Zk99G5kWr0 Felicitaciones Florida, por fin participaste en el invierno. Después de 8 años de clima relativamente cálido, nos tocó experimentar un frío extremo. Este cambio en el clima afectó nuestra grama (césped), ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag, Agricultura, Agriculture, Clima, Español, Extension, Florida, Forraje, Forrajes, Ganado, Hardee, Helada, IFAS, Pasto, Suelos, Temperatura, UF-IFAS

The Morning After the Freeze: Understanding what Happened to our Pasture

by Jonael Bosques
February 3, 2026

https://youtu.be/ipVx3TOdJ9Y Congratulations Florida, you finally participated in winter. After 8 years of mild weather, we got to experience extreme cold. This weather shift affected our lawns, shrubs, and our crops. Today, we will explore ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Biology, Calves, Cattle, Cows, Extension, Florida, Forage, Forages, Freeze, Grass, IFAS, Livestock, Nutrition, Pasture, Protein, Ranch, Ranching, UF, Weather

Building Confidence, Community, and Connection: My Experience as a Gator TA

by Savannah Linzmaier
January 30, 2026

Written by Maya Haupt, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student. From the first day that I walked into my Introduction to Animal Sciences Lab, I knew that it would be a special semester. Both Amie Imler and Allyson Trimble created a fun, supportive ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, ANS Ambassadors, ANS Student Stories

New Year, Same Signals: Heifer Retention Still Not in Full Swing, Yet

by hbaker
January 28, 2026

The latest Cattle on Feed report summarized December placements, marketings, and total cattle on feed for the month of December. As of January 1, there were 11.45 million head of cattle on feed, a 3.2 decline from January 1, 2024. Placements ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

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