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
Recap of September 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector This webinar kicks off our third year of First Friday with Florida First Detector! In honor of another year, we went back to the basics on invasive species. For anyone new to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Los beneficios directos son muchos. Las comunidades rurales, como Hardee County, son favorecidas por la producción de ganado bovino de muchas maneras. Estas operaciones brindan empleos, crean espacios seguros para la vida silvestre y sirven ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The direct benefits are many. Rural communities such as Hardee County benefit from beef cattle production in many ways. These operations provide jobs, create safe spaces for wildlife, and serve as areas where opportunities are created ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
One question that arises every year for cattle producers is what to do with weaned heifers. Should they be retained or sold at weaning? Retaining heifers or buying replacements are both costly ways to build and expand a herd. Therefore, it is ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock