Florida Ag Officials Declare Victory Over Screwworm
Florida ag officials are closing the animal health checkpoint in Key Largo after no additional screwworms have been detected. Florida ag officials sprang into action in late September [...]
U.S. Cow Herd Continues to Grow
The U.S. cow herd has continued its growth trend. The U.S. cow herd continues to grow at an aggressive rate. According to an AgWeb.com article, the cow herd [...]
Looking Ahead to the Rest of the Florida Citrus Harvest
The industry looks ahead to the remainder of the Florida citrus harvest. This past March 9th marked the latest USDA citrus forecast, and it wasn’t anything to cheer [...]
What to Consider When Converting Citrus Groves to Pasture
Read recommendations from UF/IFAS on what to do when converting old citrus groves to pasture land. Citrus greening has left a lot of citrus groves full of diseased [...]
UF/IFAS Research Team Locates Cogongrass-Eating Insect
A UF/IFAS research team found a natural enemy of cogongrass on the other side of the world. A pervasive weed in Florida and the southeastern U.S., cogongrass, may [...]
Knowing Average Rates for Agriculture Expenses, Part 1: Pasture Leases
Knowing the average rates for ag expenses like pasture leases can be an important step in negotiations. Pasture leases are a common option utilized by Florida cattle operations for [...]
Screwworm Update for Florida Livestock and Pet Owners
We shared in October when the New World screwworm was found in the Florida Keys in Key deer. The New World screwworm was once a significant pest in The [...]
Beef Health Products Safety Handling Tips
Follow these tips to ensure beef health products are being handled correctly for optimum benefits for your beef operation. Companies that manufacture beef health products are careful to [...]
Dealing with Downed Power Lines After a Storm
Hurricane Matthew is packing quite a punch, so it’s likely that there will be downed power lines and electrical wires once the storm has passed through Florida. Hopefully, you [...]
China Reopens Market to US Beef
In 2003, a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), aka Mad Cow Disease, led many foreign countries to move away from buying US beef. Since then, the USDA has [...]
Grazing Florida Cracker Cattle Could Help Conserve Wetlands
Florida’s cattlemen and women are true stewards of the land they utilize for grazing Florida cattle. Case in point is the 282 acres of Peter Frederick just south of [...]
What You Need to Know About The New World Screwworm
In early October, New World screwworms were detected in Key Deer in South Florida. The screwworm is a scourge that plagued cattlemen in Florida into the 1950s, and the detected pest [...]
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Accepting Applications
Cogongrass is an invasive, non-native grass that has been labelled as one of the “Top 10 Worst Weeds in the World.” Recognized as a noxious weed at both the [...]
Understanding Body Condition Score for Your Beef Cattle Herd
Utilizing body condition scoring (BCS) is one economical way to evaluate the nutritional supplementation of your beef cattle herd, according to an article from UF/IFAS. BCS is a visual [...]
Highlights From the Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention
The Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention wrapped up June 16th in Orlando, Florida after an event full of industry information, networking and new products and services from the vendor trade [...]
Florida Cattlemen Can Thank UF/IFAS for Millions in Mole Cricket Savings
Mole crickets are a pain for most Floridians, but they are doubly so for The Sunshine State’s cattle producers. However, researchers with UF/IFAS and economists with Florida A&M University [...]
UF/IFAS Researchers Offer Insights on Dealing With Spiderwort
Florida pastures can hold a diverse assortment of plant life. Some weeds are harmless and can even serve as grazing fodder for livestock, offering diversity in the diet. However, [...]
Small Cow-Calf Producers get a Leg-Up From UF/IFAS Program
For small cow-calf producers looking for help on how to get ahead, the people at UF’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences have a beneficial program: the UF/IFAS Florida [...]
Pasture Management Field Day Approaching for Florida Ranchers
The health of a pasture is vital to the health of the whole operation: to livestock wellness, to the ranch’s fiscal strength, and more. Given Florida’s tropical climate and [...]
Smutgrass Survey for Ag Producers
In a 2003 survey, The South Florida Beef Forage Program determined that smutgrass was the second most problematic weed species in Florida pasturelands behind tropical soda apple. Due to [...]
