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 want to use stored semen on all or part of your ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
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. A serving size of beef is 3 ounces, the approximate size ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
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 City Week Beef Workshop and Prospect ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Grazing management is often defined as the manipulation of livestock grazing methods to reach the overall desired results. The way you manage your grazing system can be determined by the type of forage species on your operation, the nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Everyone who lives in Florida knows it gets very hot during the summer. Just as heat can affect humans it can affect cattle. Heat stress on cattle doesn’t just make them hot and uncomfortable, but it can also cost cattle producers millions ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
In recent years, it seems, retailers have multiplied the number of meat product choices in their stores. With consumers becoming more aware of where their meat comes from, retailers are becoming more savvy in their marketing techniques. One ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock