Tag: Cattle

With more than 100 Field Days annually, UF/IFAS empowers growers with valuable insights to enhance their operations
December 10, 2024
Billie Rooney and her husband, Scott, run a 40-acre farm near Live Oak, where they grow blueberries, blackberries and sunflowers and raise livestock. Farming is a second career for the Rooneys. So, they had a lot to learn. She and hundreds ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFASTags: Billie Rooney, Bob Hochmuth, Brent Sellers, Brett Bultemeier, Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Handbook, Crops, EPA, Field Days, Florida Farm Bureau, Forage, Kim Jones, Learning, Mike Adams, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Pesticide Information Office, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Regulations, Saqib Mukhtar, Specialty Crops

Beef Cattle Showmanship: What You Need to Know to Be Successful
December 2, 2024
Showmanship is an event many cattle exhibitors look forward to during competitions. Unlike a traditional livestock class that compares the qualities of the animals, showmanship focuses on the individual exhibitor’s ability to handle and showcase ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Cattle, Education, Livestock, Showmanship, Youth

How ranchers and cows can help sequester carbon
November 26, 2024
Increasing amounts of carbon are being emitted into the atmosphere, playing a role in our changing climate patterns. Reducing these emissions requires policy, behavior change, and access to new technologies (among other things). While we may ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Carbon Sequestration, Cattle, Climate Change, Climate Resiliency, Conservation, Cows, Pasture Management, Ranchers

Fall Pasture Preparation in Central Florida
November 25, 2024
As cooler weather arrives in Central Florida, it’s time to start thinking about pasture preparation for the coming season. Whether you're a seasoned pasture owner or a newcomer to caring for your land, taking the right steps now will ensure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Fall Preparation, Horses, Livestock, Pasture Management, Pastures, Volusia County

43rd Annual Volusia County Farm Tour
November 12, 2024
November 22, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM The Volusia County Farm Tour has been a popular fall tradition since 1981. The agricultural industry is the silent engine of the Volusia County economy where local farmers create jobs, feed families ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Cattle, Central District, Farm Tour, Food, Horses, Livestock, Volusia County

‘Cutting-edge science’ from UF/IFAS Extension helps farmer preserve water, other parts of his ecosystem
October 17, 2024
For about 20 years, Colin Furness and his family have bred and raised miniature cattle and donkeys, and specialized in getting people started with their own herd of mini livestock. They raise registered Herefords, Florida Cracker cattle and ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Cattle, Cost Share, Dyllan Furness, Farm, Fencing, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Jonael Bosques, Peace River, Tropical Soda Apple, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, Water, Water Preservation, Water Quality, Wetlands

Grazing Management Strategies for Your Livestock Pastures
October 3, 2024
Introduction Grazing management involves strategically planning and coordinating livestock grazing methods to enhance pasture health, boost animal productivity, and promote environmental sustainability. When considering grazing management ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Cattle, Grazing, Pasture

Don’t Forget The Bull: Considerations For Bull Selection & Management
June 4, 2024
As the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Breeding, Bull Selection, Cattle, Extension, Livestock, UF-IFAS
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Pasture Prep: How to Test Soil, Fertilize, Control Weeds and More
May 7, 2024
What is the fundamental key for successfully keeping horses, producing beef or pasturing poultry, pigs or small ruminants? It is the quality of grass you are raising. If you have a trust fund, you can feed expensive hay. The rest of us depend ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, LivestockTags: Ag, Agriculture, Cattle, Forage, Horses, Pasture, Pgm_Ag, Ranch, Weeds