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
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 ResearchRanchers 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, LivestockStatistics 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
Okeechobee County Extension hosted a ranch horse seminar in January at the Buck Daniel Ranch. The event featured several regional speakers with expertise in horsemanship, husbandry, or veterinary. The day started with a keynote speaker, Gene ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
We know that nutrition during pregnancy is important for all animals. But dairy nutritionists are keenly aware of the importance of the diet during the transition from pregnant to lactating. Since production levels are high in many dairy herds, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
At the recent Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, dairy nutritionist and allied industry got an update on recommendations for trace minerals and vitamins for dairy cows. While nutritionist are still operating with information from the 2001 NRC (7th ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension