by Britt Smith, Postdoctoral Research Associate working jointly with Archbold Biological Station and the UF/IFAS Range Cattle REC on the USDA Long Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Project Fire is a historic and important disturbance ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
by Brent Sellers, Professor and Interim Center Director, Pasture and Rangeland Weed Management and José Dias, Ph.D. Graduate Student, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center There are only two herbicide active ingredients ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
by Brent Sellers, Professor and Associate Center Director, Pasture and Rangeland Weed Management UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Brunswickgrass or brown-seed paspalum is a warm-season perennial grass that is native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
by Raoul Boughton, Assistant Professor, Rangeland Wildlife and Ecosystems UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center A computer model developed at the University of Wyoming by researchers, in collaboration with USDA’s National ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeWe 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
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 Cattle Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
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 several years ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock