We don’t want to take guesses as to whether our bulls are breeding ready, we need to make all assurances possible that they are. The herd sire contributes 50% of the genetic potential for the calf crop. One bull that doesn’t perform ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
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,
What is Cracker Day? After two years’ hiatus due to some creepy crawly virus, Cracker Day returns with a vengeance. Where else can you go to eat beef that’s been slow-grilled over Blackjack oak all night long, enjoy professional bull ... READ MORE
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Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionBull selection is one of the fastest ways for a cattleman to change the quality of his calf crop from one year to the next. It is difficult to overstate the importance of the bull. In a small herd half of the genetic potential of the entire ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture2016/17 Florida Bull Test Sale Scheduled for January 21, 2017 at the NFREC Beef Unit in Marianna, FL The 17th Florida Bull Test was conducted at the University of Florida North Florida Research and Education center in Marianna. There were ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture