Evaluating Diet Adequacy in Beef Cattle Grazing Situations
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thoughts to Consider About an El Nino Year and its Effects on Cattle
El Nino creates issues for cattle producers. El Nino years come and go, but it’s good to know how an El Nino year affects your cattle operation. James [...]
A Look at the 2017 Inductees to The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
Each 2017 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee has put a stamp on Florida ag. The banquet honoring the 2017 Inductees to The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is fast [...]
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 [...]
Ag Commissioner Putnam Praises Florida Farmers
In a recent article, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, sings the praises of Florida farmers for their environmental stewardship. Most of Florida’s ag industry thinks the world [...]
A Primer on Cattle Leases
Leasing land for cattle can be a desirable proposition as long as you get the right set of circumstances. Many cattle producers have questions about cattle leases, and the [...]
UF/IFAS Cattle Reproduction School Offers a Wealth of Knowledge
Cattle reproduction is an area that requires a lot of knowledge to make it successful and cost-efficient, and it’s an area that greatly impacts the success of any cow-calf [...]
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 [...]
Increasing Your Cattle Ranch Profitability
Operating a cattle ranch can be hard, and many find achieving steady profitability difficult to come by. However, there are some best practices for increasing the profitability of any [...]
Sorghum Could Be Coming to the Southeast
Research at UF/IFAS could make Southeastern sorghum fields a reality Sorghum is a major grain that has the potential to be even bigger. Grown for cattle feed and as [...]
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 [...]
Reducing Herd Handling Stress to Boost Cattle Productivity
Any effort that is good for your cattle is good for cattle productivity, so reducing handling stress for your cattle herd is a win-win. Cattle originated as prey animals, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
