Can Cows Talk to Farmers?

Can cows talk to farmers? Not exactly… But thanks to some new technology being used in the dairy industry cows are telling us quite a bit of information. Monitoring collars and ear tags are being used to improve… Read More
by cclarson
Posted: October 26, 2017
Can cows talk to farmers? Not exactly… But thanks to some new technology being used in the dairy industry cows are telling us quite a bit of information. Monitoring collars and ear tags are being used to improve… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: ag technology, dairy, livestock, Okeechobee
Posted: October 3, 2017
Article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charles Reynolds for publication on October 8th, 2017 in the Highlands Today Newspaper. Florida lawns may go into a form of dormancy during the winter but there are several things… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: bahia, Centipede Grass, fertilizer, HCMG, Large Patch Lawn Disease, St. Augustine, turf colarants, turfgrass, winter lawn, zoysia
by cclarson
Posted: August 21, 2017
Ricardo Chebel, DVM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and Colleen Larson, UF/IFAS Dairy Extension, hosted a calving workshop at the Okeechobee County Extension office. Pre-veterinary students from surrounding universities and dairy maternity staff attended the class to… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, calf management, dairy, dairy calf
by cclarson
Posted: August 3, 2017
Dairy producers are constantly striving to improve the quality of milk they produce. Higher quality milk can mean a price premium and longer shelf life for dairy products. Milk quality continues to improve because of advances in equipment,… Read More
by lbutler
Posted: July 26, 2017
Hurricanes are always are threat to Florida each fall. Most Floridians have some experience with hurricanes, but very few of us are truly prepared for a direct hit by a really strong storm. Livestock producers have learned some… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, hurricane preparedness, hurricanes, livestock
by lbutler
Posted: July 26, 2017
Who is the regulation agency: Food and Drug Administration Who does this affect: Producers, Veterinarians, Feed Vendors and Show Exhibitors What is it: The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) controls the use of medicated feeds. How does this… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: feeding cattle, feeding livestock, feeding rules, VFD
by lbutler
Posted: July 26, 2017
At the grocery store you will see different beef labels, like “Grass Fed”, “Grain Finished,” “All Natural,” or “Organic”. There are certain qualifications the animal must meet to receive one of these labels. The United States Department of… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Work & Life
by lbutler
Posted: July 26, 2017
You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: beef, beef grades, meat counter
by cclarson
Posted: July 21, 2017
Please plan to attend for the latest information about NPE removals and new teat dip formulations. Dr. Roger Thomson will be the speaker. Please register for this free meeting to make sure we have enough lunch for all attendees…. Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: dairy, events, milk quality, udder health
Posted: June 5, 2017
How to Make Your Garden Hummingbird Friendly An article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charlie Reynolds Hummingbirds are a great addition to any garden and are beautiful to watch flitting hither and thither. However, if you… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: HCMG, hummingbird
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