UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center

A Break from Calves to Talk about Cull Cows

by Hannah Baker
July 1, 2026

Beef Cow Slaughter & Culling Rate Beef cow slaughter is one of many metrics used to gauge expansion efforts. When beef cow slaughter starts decreasing, we assume efforts are being made to stabilize the herd by not culling as hard. So far ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Cull Cows, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

UF/IFAS Top Rancher Challenge Showcases Youth and Adult Talent

by Hannah Baker
July 1, 2026

Marcelo Wallau and Hannah Baker What does it take to be a top rancher? That is what we are set up to find out! For the past five years, the University of Florida/IFAS Forage and Livestock Extension teams have been challenging the attendees ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Hannah Baker, Marcelo Wallau, Panhandle Agriculture, SV Ag Update, Top Rancher Challenge

The Costs & Future Contribution of Replacement Heifers

by Hannah Baker
June 17, 2026

Strong cattle prices have many Florida producers asking the same question: should I retain replacement heifers, purchase bred heifers, or continue marketing every calf? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the direct costs ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

More Cattle on Feed in April

by Hannah Baker
May 29, 2026

The May Cattle on Feed report was released on May 22nd with the monthly report including total cattle on feed numbers, placements, marketings, and more for April. The total number of cattle on feed as of May 1 was reported at 11.5 million head, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

Drought, Input Costs, & Heifers on Feed

by Hannah Baker
April 22, 2026

The first four months of 2026 have not fallen short of keeping things interesting, for lack of a better term, in the cattle industry. Despite rising cattle prices, hesitancy to rebuild is growing as severe drought conditions persist, input costs ... READ MORE

Agenda Announced! – Apply Now for the 2026 Florida Producer Educational Initiative

by Hannah Baker
April 15, 2026

CALLING ALL FLORIDA CATTLE PRODUCERS! Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Florida Producer Educational Tour to Amarillo, Texas! This tour is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension with the support of the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Educational Trip, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

All About Beef: Prices & Production

by Hannah Baker
March 31, 2026

Prices Beef prices were and still are a main topic of discussion among consumers, producers, and analysts – and rightly so. Retail prices for choice beef products hit just over $10/lb in December and have stayed in that price range so far ... READ MORE

Stabilizing & Growing the Herd: What We Know & Don’t Know

by Hannah Baker
February 26, 2026

For this update, I wanted to provide some “quick facts” concerning inventory, prices, and differences in this cycle. Both producers and consumers are navigating decision-making in uncharted territory as we enter year 12 of the current cattle ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

Cattle Industry Update: Why 2026 Looks to be Another Favorable Year for Beef Cattle Producers

by Hannah Baker
February 9, 2026

This blog is a short summary of the Annual Florida Cattle Market Report that is put together at the beginning of each year. The purpose of the report is to summarize the different sectors of the cattle and beef industries to provide an outlook ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

New Year, Same Signals: Heifer Retention Still Not in Full Swing, Yet

by Hannah Baker
January 28, 2026

The latest Cattle on Feed report summarized December placements, marketings, and total cattle on feed for the month of December. As of January 1, there were 11.45 million head of cattle on feed, a 3.2 decline from January 1, 2024. Placements ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

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