Category: Livestock
Ona Field Day: An eight-decade tradition of presenting scientific data to help cattle producers
April 1, 2025
For the past 84 years, faculty and staff at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center have hosted Ona Field Day to update ranchers and land managers with the latest scientific information. The next field day will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Artificial Intelligence, Brent Sellers, Carbon Sequestration, Cattle, Golmar Golmohammadi, Hance Ellington, Hannah Baker, Joao Vendramini, Maria Silveira, Ona Field Day, Philipe Moriel, Prec-ag, Probiotics, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Robert Gilbert
Bird Flu in Backyard Chickens
March 27, 2025
Understanding avian influenza, transmission methods, including direct contact, contaminated equipment, and airborne spread. According to the CDC, it’s natural for Avian Influenza viruses to be among waterfowl such as ducks and geese. ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease,Tags: Bird Flu In Backyard Chickens
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EGG
March 27, 2025
I recently conducted a backyard chicken class, and many questions were asked, which led me to compile the questions and answers below. As an Extension Agent, I have been asked numerous questions about eggs. From experience, over the years, people ... READ MORE
Category: LivestockTags: Eggs
Infographic: Market Hog Cuts and Percentages.
March 26, 2025
Ah, the humble hog, nature’s generous provider of deliciousness. From snout to tail, this animal offers a staggering variety of cuts, as illustrated in the Market Hog Cuts and Percentages infographic below. However, before we dive into the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone
March 21, 2025
Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: #camp, 4-H Events, Daycamp, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth
The Importance of Record-Keeping in a Good Year
March 19, 2025
2025 is expected to be another year of high prices of cattle producers. Prices for steers, heifers, replacements, and cull cows in Florida are 9%, 7%, 22%, and 16% higher year over year. As more heifers are retained and culling slows, the value ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Economics, Hannah Baker, SV Ag Update
Wakulla 4-H Poultry Science Program Provides Hands on Learning for Local Youth
March 9, 2025
From Practice to Poultry Perfection Wakulla 4-H hosted the annual Poultry Perfection Workshop on Saturday, March 1. Youth from Wakulla, Gulf, Jefferson, and Gadsden counties spent the morning demonstrating their poultry science knowledge ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Curriculum, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Avian Influenza, Backyard Chickens, Bird Flu, Chick Chain, Classrooms, Embryology, Poultry, Schools
Discover the Ultimate Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide!
March 6, 2025
Are you a beekeeper looking to train new employees or a bee enthusiast wanting to protect your hives from pests and diseases? Look no further! Our brand-new Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide is here to help you learn about honey bees and maintain ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, FarmingAlachua, Honey Bee Lab, UF/IFAS Extension
Prepare for Fair: Poultry Exhibitors
March 5, 2025
As the Lake County Fair approaches, it's time to start preparing your chickens for the event. By March, your chickens should be well-handled and ready for the fair. Two Weeks Before the Fair Parasite Check: Ensure your birds are parasite-free. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, LivestockTags: Poultry Project