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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
This year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show revolves around the theme of “Building a Better Florida Cow.” Florida cattle ranchers will be headed to the Turner Agri Civic [...]
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 [...]
Read about the offerings at the 2018 cattle convention of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. June 19th to the 21st will see the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Convention in [...]
Find five Extension-approved options to add to your grazing plan to reduce internal parasites in your livestock. Cattle producers and all livestock operators are always on the lookout [...]
Register for the University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center’s Ona Annual Field Day by April 2nd. The University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education [...]
See the takeaways from the 2018 National Cattle Inventory Report when compared to 2017 numbers. Each year the USDA takes a tally of all the cows in the [...]
Find four tips to remember for feeding cattle during cold weather. Cold weather has moved through the Southeast for the past few days bringing snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. [...]
Explore the basics when it comes to forages for beef cattle. Forages for beef cattle are an important part of your operation’s efforts. They are the main source [...]
See recommendations from UF Extension on beef cow management. One tough beef cow management issue that beef producers deal with is whether to purchase or raise replacement heifers. [...]
See UF/IFAS recommendations for beef cattle producers during a drought. The rainy season has finally begun in Florida, and like most everyone in The Sunshine State’s ag industry, [...]
Ag theft is likely on the rise in an ag community near you. There’s a bumper sticker I’ve seen that assures, “My tractor costs more than your Beemer.” [...]
Explore options for promoting nutrient cycling in your grazing lands. Supplementing cattle feed with forages is an important part of any Florida cattle operation, but ranchers could be [...]
A look at the effectiveness in using monesin in beef cattle grazing low-quality forages. In Florida, warm-season grasses can be of low quality, a factor that can negatively impact animal [...]
UF/IFAS researchers are asking Florida ranchers with Brahman cattle to participate in a project aimed at identifying the best genes and improving the breed. The beef cattle sector [...]
Explore options on evaluating diet adequacy in beef cattle grazing on forages. Beef cattle grazing adequacy is an important topic in the Florida beef industry, because beef cattle [...]
