A Look at Winter Supplementation
Find information for winter supplementation for your herd from the South Florida Beef-Forage Program’s Article of the Month. Winter supplementation is a necessity for many cow-calf operations during the [...]
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 [...]
Explore a Sustainable Approach to Managing Citrus Canker
See a new, sustainable approach to dealing with citrus canker from the research of plant pathologist Franklin Behlau. The most common treatment for citrus canker, a bacterial disease that causes lesions [...]
Take the CattleFax Cow-Calf Survey
Help provide valuable information when you take the Cow-Calf Survey given by CattleFax, a global leader in beef industry research, analysis, and information. Cattle producers are encouraged to complete [...]
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. [...]
Get the Benefits of Beef Quality Assurance Training
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 [...]
Citrus Growers, Mark Your Calendars for These Crop Insurance Listening Sessions
Have comments about crop insurance for citrus? Make it to one of these crop insurance listening sessions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has contracted Agralytica, [...]
The 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention is June 17th-20th
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 [...]
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 [...]
Florida Cattleman’s Association Hosts Workshop on Managing Farm and Ranch Employees
Register now for a two-day seminar at the Florida Cattleman’s Association in Kissimmee in February that focuses on managing farm and ranch employees. This February 21st and 22nd will [...]
Looking to Grow You Cattle Herd? Try the Adams Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Auction
Read about the Adams Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer cattle auction, the longest running cattle auction in Florida. Florida is the oldest cattle state in the country, with [...]
A Look at Best Management Practices, BMPs
Explore Best Management Practices, BMPs, via a South Florida Beef-Forage Program article. Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are defined by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ [...]
Advice on Heifer and Young Cow Management from UF/IFAS Extension
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. [...]
Tips for Beef Cattle Producers During Drought
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, [...]
Florida Ag Theft on the Rise
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.” [...]
Promoting Nutrient Cycling in Pastures to Improve Cattle Nutrition
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 [...]
Managing Liver Flukes in Your Beef Cattle Herd
Read a Q&A on liver flukes management in beef cattle. There is a lot to contend with as a beef cattle operator, especially in the tropical climate of [...]
Fertilizing Forages for Healthy Feed for Your Cattle
Get a primer on fertilizing forages to boost herd health, vigor, and your bottom line. Florida beef producers rely on forages to supplement feed for their herds, and [...]
Griffin Fertilizer Co-Hosts Forages Field Day May 12th
Don’t miss the free Forages Field Day, May 12th in Kenansville, Florida. Looking to increase your know-how and improve your operation’s forage capabilities? Then don’t miss the Forages [...]
A Look at Brazil’s Decreasing Citrus Crop
Florida’s citrus industry isn’t the only one with a decreasing citrus crop; the latest numbers out of Brazil show a shrinking crop. The latest numbers for Brazil’s citrus [...]