Steps to Take to Reduce Forage Shortages
See the strategies to take to reduce forage shortages and keep the herd healthy and the ranch productive. Forages are an important part of any beef ranch operation. The [...]
UF/IFAS Calls for Cattle Producers to Participate in Phosphorus Survey
A project led by a UF/IFAS soil scientist at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona calls for respondents for a phosphorus survey. Cattle producers and land [...]
Preventing and Treating Pinkeye in Beef Cattle
Pinkeye in beef cattle becomes an issue as the weather heats up in The Sunshine State; explore prevention and treatment issues. Florida is headed into the hot season, and [...]
Utilize Free Training on Body Condition Score
Using Body Condition Score (BCS) is an easy and inexpensive way to improve the health and productivity of your beef herd, but it must be done correctly. Body Condition [...]
White Paper Shows U.S. Leads in Sustainable Beef Production
A white paper released by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association shows the U.S. is the leader in sustainable beef production. The beef industry is often erroneously represented as a [...]
Utilizing Smut Grass as a Beef Forage
Smut grass has long been seen as a problematic weed in Florida pastures, but some are finding it to be a valuable forage. Smut grass has traditionally been a [...]
A Look at Potassium Fertilization of Florida Warm-Season Forages
Explore the benefits of potassium fertilization of warm-season grasses used for forage in Florida. Fertilization is an important part of forage production, which benefits a beef operation’s bottom line. [...]
UF/IFAS Researcher Looking at Genetics of Beef Cattle for a Warming Environment
UF/IFAS researcher Raluca Mateescu studying the genetics of beef cattle to develop one for the heat and humidity of Florida. There’s no denying that Florida’s climate is one of [...]
A Look At the Economic Contributions of the Florida Cattle Industry
See the 2017 economic contributions of the Florida cattle industry, courtesy of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. The Florida cattle industry is an important component of Florida’s ag industry, which [...]
Tips on Grazing Management for Florida Beef Producers
Grazing management is an important tool Florida beef producers need to consider to maximize the productivity of their herd. Forages are an important component of a Florida beef producer’s [...]
Nutritional Needs of the Beef Cow by Stages
Explore the nutritional needs of a beef cow based on the stages of gestation with an eye towards improving weaning weights and cow productivity. Beef producers want a beef [...]
UF/IFAS-Created Ryegrass Forage Seed Shines in Aiding Panhandle Cattle Ranchers
Ryegrass forage seed bred by UF/IFAS put its advantages on display after being donated to Florida Panhandle cattle ranchers suffering from Hurricane Michael. The University of Florida’s Institute of [...]
Attend the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
Florida cattle ranchers should attend the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, which starts May 8th and continues through the 10th in Gainesville. Those in the Florida beef cattle industry [...]
Tips on Utilizing the Intake Guideline Tables for Beef Cows
Find tips on using the tables outlining the intake guidelines for beef cows provided by The National Research Council (NRC). Nutrition is an essential component in an operation dealing [...]
Takeaways From a South-Florida Beef-Forage Program Study, 2 of 2
A recent study by the South-Florida Beef-Forage Program looks at whether supplementation of cows during the entire late-gestation would increase cow reproductive success and calf performance after birth. In 2016, the South-Florida Beef-Forage [...]
Takeaways from a South-Florida Beef-Forage Program Study, 1 of 2
A recent study by the South-Florida Beef-Forage Program looks at whether year-round supplementation of cows pays off. In 2016, the South-Florida Beef-Forage Program was given funds by The Florida [...]
A Look at the Latest Cattle Inventory Report
The latest Cattle Inventory Report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was released at the end of February. The partial government shutdown affected a lot of government agencies and [...]
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Shares Pros and Cons of Public Lands Package With Beef Producers
The NCBA released a statement for beef producers about the positives and negatives of the recently passed Public Lands Package. Senior Executive Director of the Public Lands Council and [...]
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Top Policy Priorities for 2019
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released its policy priorities for 2019 at their annual convention and trade show. The last week in January saw The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Annual [...]
NCBA Redbooks Available as a Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2019 Redbooks are now available for purchase, making it a rancher recordkeeping tool that has been used for over 30 years. The National Cattlemen’s [...]
