With Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
One of my favorite past times is hitting the trails on my bicycle and exploring Florida's natural areas. So on a sunny Saturday in December, I strapped my Trek FX3 on my bike rack and drove out to explore the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trial ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic
Hay may be a less costly source of nutrition for livestock producers and it is the most common stored feed source. Producing quality hay is a task that involves time, energy, and expense. Every year more than 60 million acres in the U.S. are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionReplacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. In this article we will discuss factors to consider when choosing and managing your future cow herd. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchFlorida is a proud ranching state, and in fact South Florida is home more than 40% of the beef cattle population in Florida. The ranchers of this state take great care and pride in their animals and heritage. They want that message to come through ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureRanchers may grow the best tasting product at the grocery store, but they are also known to grow something else…grass. Many ranchers have mastered the art of growing abundant forages to maintain their herds. There are several considerations ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS ExtensionStatistics are changing, no secret there. Our industry changes by the year, cattle prices go up and down, conservation programs come and go, breed trends change and let’s not get into the weather. One trend that isn’t usually highlighted ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Okeechobee livestock agent, Lauren Butler, Regional Dairy Agent, Colleen Larson, and Gary Ritter, the Assistant Director of Government and Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau hosted a team from the National Parks Conservation Association. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
When dairy cows are grouped by production level, dairy farmers and nutritionist can formulate a ration that meets their nutritional needs. At the 29th Annual Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, Dr. Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension