E. L. Johnson wrote, “The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
UF/IFAS Extension Central Florida Livestock Agent Group Presents: Beef Cattle Reproduction Management School with Artificial Insemination If you are a cattle producer who is interested in gaining knowledge that can help you understand your ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
Horn flies are one of the most economically damaging external parasites in beef cattle operations in Florida. The summer of 2018 in Levy County is shaping up to be a very active year for horn flies on cattle. Horn flies are dark gray and slightly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Hurricane season is always a stressful time of year for horse owners. Here are some helpful tips to keep your equine safe and help you prepare. Before the storm Core vaccines: (Tetanus, Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitits, West Nile ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockEach year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock
A collection of aerial photographs of Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties is housed in the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Manasota Service Center. These aerials are used extensively in agriculture, conservation, urbanization, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water
Sustainable Beef: It's What's for Dinner! The beef industry works every day to be more & more sustainable. Here are some ways they do it: Visit here for an interactive website on Beef Sustainability: https://www.beefresearch.org/sustainability/ READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Controlling flies on livestock in Florida is a challenge. Please note the word, “control.” We would love to substitute that word with “eradicate”, but that is not realistic. Our main pests are horn flies and face flies. In Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease