Whether you are just thinking about raising cattle, inherited an existing operation, have purchased land you want to utilize for a cattle operation, or you are already managing a herd that is not meeting your expectations, it is always good ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Authored by: Paola P. Boscollo, PhD, & João H.J. Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD, UF/IFAS Beef Cattle Veterinarian Vaccinating pregnant cows and heifers in the last trimester of gestation is the most effective strategy to improve colostrum ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Fresh produce safety begins on the farm. Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are encouraged to attend the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 8:15 am – 5:00 pm CST at the UF/IFAS Jackson ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Rainfall June 2026 brought significant rainfall to the Panhandle north of Interstate 10, but much of Florida remained drier than normal. The map above to the left shows the estimated rainfall totals for June 2026, ranging from 1-2" in orange, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Authored by: Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics The latest USDA numbers could help to add some support to the market. No promises and the outlook uncertain, but the current numbers could be viewed as encouraging. First ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Authored by: Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Equine Extension Specialist Equine pastern dermatitis (EPD), also commonly referred to as scratches, mud fever, mud rash, greasy heel, or dew poisoning, is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Authored by: Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist Implanting nursing calves is one of the most cost-effective practices available to cow-calf producers. Preweaning implants are typically given when ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Authored by: Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS Extension Gulf County Director Most Panhandle producers are removing and processing “the main flow” of honey at this point of the year. Once processing is complete, it’s a good time to turn attention ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Join us for a fun filled week July 27-29 for the Growing Together: Southeastern 4-H Ag Xperience. During the week, students will tour different facilities and operations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to get a behind the scenes look of our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Authors: Sanju Kunwar, Xavier Martini, Nick Dufault, Bob Hochmuth, Carrie Harmon, Jeff Jones, Mark Warren, Elizabeth Cannon, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Emily Beach and Kiersten Fullem, UF/IFAS Extension Specialists and County Agents If you are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease