by Wes Anderson, PhD Candidate UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center I never pictured myself working and living on a cattle ranch. Or even working with wild pigs for that matter. But anyone having known me from… Read More
by John Arthington, Center Director UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Sid Sumner is no stranger to Giving. Growing up in Lithia, Florida in a 4th generation cattle ranching family, he quickly became connected to Florida agriculture…. Read More
by Philipe Moriel, Assistant Professor Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona Body condition score (BCS) is a practical and inexpensive indicator of fat (energy) reserves in a beef cow, highly correlated with… Read More
We invite you to join us on the second Tuesday of each month for the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center ‘Ona Highlight.’ These presentations provide an informative look into the research being done by our faculty and students and occasionally shine the spotlight… Read More
Register now to join us for the latest Ona Program Highlight! On Jan. 22 at 11:00 a.m. John Arthington will provide an update on the work his Animal Science program is doing here at the UF/IFAS Range… Read More
As I’ve been driving around the state over the past few weeks, I have noticed that tropical soda apple (TSA) is very evident in pastures. I had been waiting on someone to ask why they seem to be… Read More
Cogongrass is an invasive species commonly found in pastures that is not going to go away on its own. Management of cogongrass invasions in perennial grass pastures requires diligence and patience at the same time. It can take… Read More
The August 2018 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $5.95/cwt. during September. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $47.60/head ($5.95/cwt. * 8.0 cwt.) on an 800-pound feeder steer which amounts to… Read More
Chris Prevatt and Kim Mullenix During this time of the year, some producers may consider preconditioning beef calves prior to sale. This involves a multi-step process including weaning, a defined health protocol, nutrition, and marketing plan. The following… Read More
