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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Helping your herd to manage cattle heat stress can result in a healthier, more productive herd during summer’s hot weather. Studies have shown that extreme heat affects cattle’s ability [...]
The beef cattle industry has changed a lot in the past several decades; get behind these beef cattle trends to stay in sync. Staying abreast of trends is important for [...]
Read the basics of taking a forage soil sample to get the most out of your Florida beef pastures, from UF/IFAS Extension agents. Soil health is an important part [...]
The Okeechobee County Cattlemen are hosting a Beef Quality Assurance Field Day in January at the Okeechobee Livestock Market. Register now for the Adult and Youth Beef Quality Assurance [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Livestock Extension agents from all around Florida were trained earlier in the year in order to offer Beef Quality Assurance training to producers. Beef Quality Assurance training is an [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
See what’s planned for the 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention, slated for June 17th-20th in Marco Island. The 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention is scheduled [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
