Tag: Livestock

Regenerative Grazing in the FL Panhandle; Register Today!

by Mark Mauldin
September 4, 2026

In 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
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Forage & Pasture, Grazing, Horse, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture, Small Ruminants, SV Ag Update

Conservation and Agriculture at the 2026 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting (SWFSFN)

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
August 20, 2026

Florida’s ranchers and livestock producers play an important role in conserving some of the state’s most valuable natural resources. Through best management practices that focus on maximizing efficiency and preserving resources, ranchers ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, DeSotoCounty, Farm Business, Farm_management, Florida Farms, Livestock, Networking, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, Southwest Small Farmers Network, UF-IFAS

From Stall to Soil

by Ashley Stonecipher
August 4, 2026

For horse owners, manure is part of everyday life. A single 1,000-pound horse produces between 35 and 50 pounds of manure each day, adding up to nearly nine tons each year. While managing that volume may seem like a constant chore, horse manure ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Compost, Horse, Horses, Livestock, Manure Management

Ten Cow-Calf Management Decisions That Pay Dividends

by Bridget Stice
June 16, 2026

The cattle business is full of decisions! Some have a small impact, while others influence herd productivity and profitability for years. During a presentation on applied cow-calf management systems, University of Florida Animal Sciences ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Beef, Bstice, Bull, Calf, Calving, Cattle, Cow, Cow-calf Business, Cow-Calf Management, Farm, Heifer, Herd, Livestock, Pasture, Polk County, Ranch, SFBF, SFBFP, UF/IFAS Polk County

June Is Here — Time to Get Your Pastures Growing

by Ashley Stonecipher
June 5, 2026

For the last five months, I have been telling producers one thing: wait until June. Now June is here, and with recent rainfall across our area, many pastures finally have the moisture needed to make pasture management investments pay off. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Livestock, Pasture Management, Pastures, Soil Sample

Livestock Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Goats

by Kendall Gill
February 19, 2026

Welcome to a new series: Livestock Launchpad! Each month, I will be highlighting different livestock species and sharing what you need to know to get started. Whether you are new to agriculture, managing a small farm, or simply interested ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Science, DeSoto County, Extension Education, Goats, Livestock, Small Farms, Smart Farming, UF/IFAS Extension

The Morning After the Freeze: Understanding what Happened to our Pasture

by Jonael Bosques
February 3, 2026

https://youtu.be/ipVx3TOdJ9Y Congratulations Florida, you finally participated in winter. After 8 years of mild weather, we got to experience extreme cold. This weather shift affected our lawns, shrubs, and our crops. Today, we will explore ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Biology, Calves, Cattle, Cows, Extension, Florida, Forage, Forages, Freeze, Grass, IFAS, Livestock, Nutrition, Pasture, Protein, Ranch, Ranching, UF, Weather

Winter Wisdom for 4-H Livestock

by Adam Smith
January 30, 2026

Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Animals, Cold Protection, Florida Winter Livestock, Livestock

A Heifer for Sophia: Celebrating Curiosity, Friendship, and First-Time 4-H Adventures

by Rolando Negron
January 12, 2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one spark to ignite a lifelong passion. For young Sophia, that moment comes on a sunny afternoon while she watches her brother’s baseball game.“I do love animals. I wish I could do something with them,” she ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Book, 4-H Story, A Heifer For Sophia, Children’s Book, Chris DeCubellis, Dairy Heifer, Farm Animals, Farm Book, Florida 4-H, Kids Agriculture, Kids Fair Book, Livestock, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Books, UF IFAS Bookstore, Youth Book

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Animal Sciences (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Biosecurity Plan Template for Livestock Exhibitions Isabell L. Revere, Colleen Larson, Ricky W. Telg, Benjamin D. Anderson, and Cynthia B. Sanders. This publication provides a biosecurity plan template for livestock exhibitions. Due to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Tags: Biosecurity, Disease Prevention, Exhibitions, Livestock, Template

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