Could You Handle an Agricultural Emergency?
If you found someone caught in a farm machine, would you know what to do? Could you stop the engine? Do you know how to get help? People living or working on a farm should… Read More
Category: Livestock
UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Celebrates National Agriculture Day
Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry, striving to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber are essential to everyday living and we would like to salute the men… Read More
Safe Holiday Visits to the Farm
“Over the river and through the woods, to grandpa’s farm we go”. Over the holidays, one may have family and friends visiting your farm or acreage. These folks, excited to be out in the country, may not be familiar… Read More
Florida Pasture Lease vs Cropland Lease
National Pasture Lease Information Pasture leasing is an annual expense that needs to be factored into annual budgets. The national average cash rent pasture rates in 2017 are $12.50/acre, which is a decrease of $0.50/acre in… Read More
Trichomoniasis ‘Trich’ in Cattle
Trich- a very tricky situation Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “trich”, is a venereal disease that impacts several species, including humans. In cattle, the disease is caused by the protozoa Tritrichomonas foetus, a motile organism roughly… Read More
Hay Quality – Not all hay is created equal
Between 600,000 to 800,000 tons of hay are produced every year Domestic grazing animals such as cattle, horses, and goats require conserved forage to maintain weight and health through winter months when temperatures deter forage growth…. Read More