Tag: SFBF

Florida Calves After Florida: The 1st Annual Florida Producer Educational Trip

by Hannah Baker
October 13, 2026

The Purpose of the Trip Florida is among the top ten (9th) producing states in the country for beef cattle production. With 872,000 head of beef cows, the state is an impactful leader in both the cattle and beef industries. Primarily a cow-calf ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Bridget Stice, Hannah Baker, Kendall Gill, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SFBF, SV Ag Update

Fall Calving in Florida: Is It Right for Your Operation?

by Allie Williams
October 12, 2026

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
Tags: Beef Cattle, Cattle, Cattle Reproduction, Livestock, SFBF, Small Farm

Coyotes on the Range: An Update on What the Research Is Telling Us

by Andrea Dunlap
August 5, 2026

By Dr. Hance Ellington, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona Few animals generate as much conversation around the ranch as the coyote. Coyotes are nearly everywhere in Florida now — they reached the Panhandle in the late ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Coyote, Hance Ellington, Range Cattle REC, SFBF

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

Thistle in the Field

by Rachel Fernandez
June 2, 2026

Managing Thistle in Your Pasture As spring comes to an end and summer begins, weed control is on the minds of many livestock producers. Farming comes with a long to-do list, but managing weeds is something you can’t skip. If you raise ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: SFBF

Herd Health Pre-Weaning

by Ally Bastien
May 28, 2026

There is not a one size fits all vaccination program, it is best practice to consult your herd veterinarian. Follow labeled recommendations for age at vaccination, booster administration, and effects on reproductive performance. Below provides ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock
Tags: Cattle, Herdhealth, SFBF, Vaccination, Weaning

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-What’s the Big Deal?

by laurahbennett
December 22, 2025

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is basically a synonym for Best Management Practices with the spin of having a focus on the consumer. Beef producers are doing their best to assure quality beef for their buyers. The BQA website best describes the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: SFBF, SFBFP

Developing Quality Florida Heifers

by lbutler
November 14, 2025

Replacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers can impact their longevity and lifelong productivity. We will discuss choices you can make while raising ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock
Tags: Florida Cattle Ranching, Heifers, Okeechobee, SFBF

Reassessing Meatless Monday: A Scientific Perspective on the Role of Meat in Sustainable Diets

by Bridget Stice and Jasi Cairns

November 3, 2025

By Bridget Stice, UF/IFAS Extension Polk Meatless Monday campaigns urge the public to skip meat one day a week to "improve health and protect the planet". While reducing excessive consumption of any food can be beneficial, blanket campaigns ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Bstice, Featured, Livestock, Meat, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkco, SFBF, Sustainability

UF/IFAS Livestock Working Group Hosts Environmental Lands Program on Kissimmee River

by lbutler
October 29, 2025

On October 15th, members of South Florida Beef Forages Program (a working group of Livestock UF/IFAS Extension Agents) hosted an Environmental Lands Management Program on the shores of the Kissimmee River. The purpose of the program was to educate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Livestock, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Floridaranches, Highlands County, Kissmmeeriver, Landmanagement, Livestock, Okeechobee, SFBF

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