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 [...]
40th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show
Explore the details of the upcoming 40th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show in January 2023! The 40th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show is [...]
Combat Summer Challenges for Your Beef Herd
Florida’s brutal summers present unique challenges for cattle ranchers; take steps to counteract these challenges for your beef herd. Florida’s hot and rainy summers bring unique challenges—including bugs—for Florida [...]
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) [...]
Tips on Reducing Parasites in Beef Cattle
Reducing parasites in your beef herd can improve herd performance and boost your operation’s bottom line. Parasites negatively impact your beef herd’s performance, affecting production cycle, feed conversion, immune [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Get On the Bandwagon With These Beef Cattle Trends
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 [...]
Register Now for the Beef Quality Assurance Field Day in Okeechobee
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 [...]
Plan Now for the 2020 Reunion Ride
Registration is open for the 2020 Reunion Ride in January and February, which commemorates the Great Florida Cattle Drive. The first Great Florida Cattle Drive was held in 1995 [...]
A Look At the Economic Contributions of the Florida Cattle Industry
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 [...]
UF/IFAS Study Shows Cooler Cows Produce More Meat and Milk
Explore the details of a UF/IFAS study that shows how heat and agitation affects meat and milk production in cows. The results of a recent study through the [...]
More Tips on Getting Your AgriOperation Ready for a Hurricane
See more tips on getting your agrioperation ready if another hurricane comes through Florida this hurricane season. June 1st was the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, [...]
UF/IFAS Q&A on Beef Quality Assurance
Explore the ins and outs of Beef Quality Assurance, or BQA, through a Q&A with a UF/IFAS Livestock agent. The Beef Quality Assurance program, or BQA, is a [...]
Artificial Shade Shown to Be Beneficial to Southeast Cattle Herds
A study proves the benefits of artificial shade for cattle herds in the heat of the Southeast. Cattle producers are looking for any way to improve the performance [...]
Florida Agriculture Reacts to Passed Disaster Package
Florida agriculture industry leaders react to the passing of the disaster package. The Florida agriculture industry was hard hit by Hurricane Irma in the early days of September, [...]
Benefits of Attending the Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle Lectureship
See all the advantages of attending this two-day lectureship aimed at using genetic technology to improve your beef cattle herd. When it comes to the health and marketability [...]
Tips for Helping Cattle During Cold Weather
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. [...]
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, [...]
UF/IFAS Calls for Florida Cattle Operator Participation in Brahman Cattle Project
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 [...]