Spring Management Tips to Combat Pasture Decline
See tips on Spring pasture management factors to fight pasture decline and ensure your pasture is as productive as possible. Pasture decline—”What were once lush green pastures have now [...]
Florida Cattle Best Management Practices
See Florida cattle Best Management Practices that are advised by FDACS to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff. The Florida Department of Ag and Consumer Services (FDACS) has a program [...]
Mitigating Heat Stress in Florida Cattle With Nutrition and Management, Part 2
See the second set of results of research on mitigating heat stress in Florida cattle using nutrition and management techniques. As shared in the previous bog, Part 1, heat [...]
Alleviating Heat Stress in Cattle Through Nutrition and Management, Part 1
See the promising results of research on alleviating heat stress in Florida cattle using nutrition and management techniques. Heat stress is a big detriment to cattle health, affecting metabolism, [...]
Tips on Using Herbicides in Your Pastures
A UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage ‘Article of the Month’ shared pointers for using herbicides in your pastures. According to a UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage ‘Article of the Month,’ it [...]
Consumer Talking Points for Beef Producers
Explore the consumer talking points that beef producers can use when sharing the benefits of beef with consumers. Beef producers are perfectly positioned to “agvocate” for the beef industry [...]
Apply for the Beef Advocacy ‘Trailblazers Program’
Apply to join the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s ‘Trailblazers Program’ to be a spokesperson for beef advocacy. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is looking for the next round [...]
A Look at the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program
See the details of the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program (CCQA), aimed at improving calf welfare, an important concern for the Florida Beef Industry. “Animal industries should be prepared [...]
Attend the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up in June; register now! Pre-register by June 6th to attend the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and [...]
39th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show is January 13th
The 39th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show, slated for January 13th, has moved to Sebring. Florida cattle ranchers and industry partners should mark their calendars for the [...]
Researchers Using AI to Improve Cattle Productivity
Two UF/IFAS researchers are looking at using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cattle productivity through genetics. Cooler cattle are more productive, especially in hot, humid climates like Florida. Cattle [...]
Five Challenges for Beef Cattle Producers
See five key areas that present challenges for beef cattle producers according to a UF/IFAS Extension Livestock Economist State Agent. In 2021 and beyond, “managing cost of production will [...]
Register for Free USDA Webinars for Livestock Producers in June
Explore the USDA webinars for livestock producers to learn about and use AMS livestock mandatory reporting data. May is National Beef Month, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
Facts About Mineral Supplementation for Beef Cattle
See facts about mineral supplementation when it comes to Florida beef cattle from UF/IFAS. Supplementing minerals is an important consideration for the health and productivity of a cattle herd. [...]
Attend Four More Free USDA Cattle Webinars
The USDA is hosting four more free cattle webinars that will be held in the evenings, starting on Tuesday, November 17th. Cattle producers, feeders, and others aligned with the [...]
Attend a Free Livestock Risk Management Webinar by the USDA
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend a free livestock risk management webinar hosted by the USDA on November 12th. The USDA and the Extension Risk Management Education Program [...]
Trap Crop for Targeting Asian Citrus Psyllids
Research is ongoing into a trap crop to attract Asian citrus psyllid, the vector that spreads citrus greening, away from Florida citrus trees. Targeting Asian citrus psyllids, the insect [...]
Advantages to Lowering Stocking Rates
Explore the benefits that can be achieved by lowering stocking rates of beef cattle concerning forages, herd health, and nutrition. A South Florida Beef-Forage Program article maintains that many [...]
The Importance of Mineral Nutrition
Explore how important mineral nutrition is to the beef cattle herd when it comes to solving production issues. “Minerals pack a big punch in the beef cattle herd,’ according [...]
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 [...]