Tag: Beef

See how Florida 4-H connects youth from urban communities with the food they eat

by Lourdes Mederos
March 10, 2025

What: Florida 4-H Howdy Days Where: Miami Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition, 10901 SW 24th Street, Miami When: March 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Media RSVP Contact: Lourdes Mederos, rodriguezl@ufl.edu or 954-242-8439. About: Many ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Curriculum, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Miami-Dade, 4-H Youth Development, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agriculture, Beef, Beneficial Insects, Food, Food Awareness, Food Conscious, Food Safety, Howdy Days, Meat, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Expo, Milk, News, Plant Anatomy, Poultry, Supermarket, Sustainability, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetables

UF Animal Sciences Internship Experiences: Morgan Yoder

by kellyalexander
October 31, 2024

Morgan Yoder is a member of the UF Animal Sciences Fall Class of 2024 and this summer she completed an internship with Adams Land and Cattle in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She served as a processing intern, placing her in the processing barn where ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Internship, Animal Sciences Undergraduate, Beef, CALS, Internship

A Cut Above: Supporting Local Beef Producers

by Jonael Bosques
September 3, 2024

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
Tags: Beef, Beef Cattle, Community, Economy, Extension, Florida, Local Food, Sustainable Living

Cowboys and Calves: Educating Florida’s Students on Cattle’s Impact on Environment, Economy, and Nutrition

by cclarson
August 3, 2024

With Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef, Dairy, Okeechobee County, SFBF

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu and its potential impact on Florida Livestock

by Jonael Bosques
May 3, 2024

The production of food and fiber is an extremely risky endeavor. Farmers and ranchers are at the mercy of the elements. Mark Twain said it best: “Farming is simply gambling with dirt”. Taking calculated risks and preventive measures can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Extension, Farming, Florida, Health, Livestock, Ranch, UF-IFAS, Zoonotic Diseases

ABBA Announces UF Department of Animal Sciences as Performance Breeder of the Year

by Matti Moyer
March 20, 2024

By: Jesse Savell The University of Florida (UF) registered its first Brahman cattle in 1949 under the herd number 1113. These cattle were located at the Range Cattle Experiment Station in Ona, FL. The foundation of the original herd came ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Extension, Animal Sciences Research, Awards, Awards And Recognition, Beef, Extension

Football season starts soon, so gather your family and friends for a tailgate, complete with Florida-grown foods and UF/IFAS cultivars

by Brad Buck
August 24, 2023

It’s game day. The excitement around stadiums is palpable. The college football season will kick off shortly, and many fans will enjoy the company of family and friends while tailgating before and after the game. That means food – lots ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Andrea Nikolai, Beef, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Corn, Florida Grown, Food Safety, Fred Gmitter, Potatoes, Strawberries, Sugar Belle, Tailgating, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding

Sin Reproducción No Hay Producción: Cómo Elevar El Nivel De Productividad De Tu Ganado

by Jonael Bosques
August 17, 2023

¿Sabías que Florida es el noveno estado con más vacas con cría en Estados Unidos? La producción de ganado para carne fue instrumental en la construcción de la economía del Estado del Sol. Florida fue el primer lugar en la nación en tener ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef, Bovinos, Calor, Carne, Cattle, Celo, Concepción, Cria, Eficiencia, Enfermedades, Español, Estres, Extension, Florida, Ganadería, Ganadero, Ganado, Hato, IFAS, Inmunización, Manejo, Preñez, Prevensión, Rancho, Rentabilidad, Reproducción, Reproductiva, Spanish, UF-IFAS, University, Vacas, Vacuno, Veterinario

Raising the Bar: How to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction for a More Viable Operation

by Jonael Bosques
August 16, 2023

Did you know that Florida ranks 9th in the nation when it comes to cow-calf numbers? Beef cattle production was instrumental in building Florida’s economy. Our state was the first to have a beef industry, and today, more than 500 years after ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Beef, Beef Cattle, Breeding, Bull, Cattke, Cattle, Cow, Economics, Extension, Farming, Florida, Health, IFAS, Life, Meat, Production, Ranch, Ranching, Rural, Science, Soundness, Technology, UF-IFAS

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