Artificial Insemination in Cattle

There are many management decisions that must be made when choosing how to breed your cattle. The biggest decision is if you prefer to use live bulls or stored semen. If you decide you… Read More
Posted: February 26, 2021
There are many management decisions that must be made when choosing how to breed your cattle. The biggest decision is if you prefer to use live bulls or stored semen. If you decide you… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Artificial Insemination, Christa Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, UF
Posted: February 25, 2021
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2021 — The application deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 26 for fiscal year 2021. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2018 Farm Bill, Conservation, Conservation Activities, CSP, NRCS
Posted: February 9, 2021
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, COVID-19, environment, Envirothon, Livestock, manatee county, sarasota county, Soil and Water Conservation District, Soils, UF/IFAS Extension, Water conservation
Posted: October 16, 2020
Contact: Israel Vega 941.907.0011 ext. 3143 Application deadline for financial assistance is Nov. 20 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2020 — Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Nov. 20 for financial and technical assistance… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bobwhite Quail, Conservation, EQIP, horticulture, Livestock, Longleaf Pine, NRCS, Organic, Soil Health, Water conservation
Posted: August 5, 2020
Looking out over the picturesque fields of lush green grasses growing and cattle grazing may be the best view of all. How does that view affect our environment? Depending on which day it is, you… Read More
Posted: August 4, 2020
Do you farm or ranch and want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease? The 2018 Farm Bill, enacted December 20, 2018, includes many programs to support conservation efforts for farmers and… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, environment, farming, financial assistance, NRCS, ranching, Soils, Water conservation
Posted: April 23, 2020
Beef frequently gets a bad name in the protein world. You often hear reports that eating beef is bad for you. In fact, in moderation, beef can be a good and nutritious source of protein. … Read More
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Christa L. Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, pasture, UF
by Nick Place
Posted: March 15, 2020
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic
Posted: September 13, 2019
Manatee County has a rich history in celebrating Farm City Week. Each year this week is filled with agricultural events and celebrations for the community to enjoy. One unique event is the Manatee County Farm… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christa Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, pasture, UF
Posted: September 11, 2019
For the past several years the Florida Cattlemen’s Association leadership has encouraged their membership to promote the industry and how it affects their life. Some of the campaigns have been “Tell Your Story”, “Find a… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #manateebeef, agawareness, beef, ckirby, Livestock, manatee
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