As November arrives, many Florida cow-calf producers are preparing for the upcoming breeding season. While much of the attention is often placed on the reproductive readiness of the cow herd, the bull plays an equally important role in achieving ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Background In May of 2026, Heliococcus novovillei, also known as pasture mealybug, was detected in a limpograss field in St. Lucie County. This new and invasive pest had shown up in Texas in October 2025, but its detection this past May ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Choosing or expanding a livestock enterprise requires more than an interest in animals. Producers should consider infrastructure, nutrition, threats (e.g. pests and diseases), animal health, labor, markets, natural-resource management, production ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a collaborative initiative of UF/IFAS Extension agents serving the Southwest Florida region. The network connects diversified and sustainable ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Fall calving can fit Florida and Gulf Coast cattle operations well, but like most management decisions, it comes with tradeoffs. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Livestock operations that have long term success have goals. Having goals allows for the development of a plan to reach those goals and that plan, in turn, allows management decisions to be made with intentionality. The presence or absence of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
The recent cooler weather here in the Panhandle is a reminder that the growing season for our summer perennial grasses (Bahia, Bermuda, etc.) is winding down. Even when the summer grass has stopped growing, the livestock still need to eat. Enter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, LivestockIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension