Improving Calf Value and Profitability
See information on improving calf value and profitability shared during the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show. Florida is mainly a cow-calf state, meaning the main focus [...]
A Look at the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program
See the details of the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program (CCQA), aimed at improving calf welfare, an important concern for the Florida Beef Industry. “Animal industries should be prepared [...]
A Look at a Pasture Condition Score Sheet
See the details of how a Pasture Condition Score Sheet can be used to measure your management efforts for boosting pasture productivity. In one of our recent blogs, we [...]
Measuring Forage Productivity
See options for measuring forage productivity to gauge the effects of management practices and document a return on your investment. Measuring forage productivity is an important tool in managing [...]
Attend the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up in June; register now! Pre-register by June 6th to attend the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and [...]
Grazing Management Factors to Consider
See factors that need to be taken into consideration for ensuring a grazing management program is effective. Florida beef operations looking to save on costs are likely to consider [...]
Five Challenges for Beef Cattle Producers
See five key areas that present challenges for beef cattle producers according to a UF/IFAS Extension Livestock Economist State Agent. In 2021 and beyond, “managing cost of production will [...]
Defining Cattle Finishing Types
See the definitions of various cattle finishing types that Florida cattle ranchers can use as part of their marketing strategies. Beef cattle are raised in a number of different [...]
A Look at Cereal Grains for Forage
Consider growing cereal grains for forage for the winter months, so you’ll be ready when it’s time to plant. Florida’s “winter” months are a time when cereal grains can [...]
UF/IFAS Calls for Cattle Producers to Participate in Phosphorus Survey
A project led by a UF/IFAS soil scientist at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona calls for respondents for a phosphorus survey. Cattle producers and land [...]
Tips for Managing Cattle Heat Stress
Helping your herd to manage cattle heat stress can result in a healthier, more productive herd during summer’s hot weather. Studies have shown that extreme heat affects cattle’s ability [...]
Utilize Free Training on Body Condition Score
Using Body Condition Score (BCS) is an easy and inexpensive way to improve the health and productivity of your beef herd, but it must be done correctly. Body Condition [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Weed Management Details and Costs for 3 Problematic Weeds
Explore weed management options for three offending pasture weeds. Weed management requires a lot of consideration for Florida cattle operators. Florida’s long growing season means that most plants [...]
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 [...]
The Impressive Scope of Florida Agriculture
Florida agriculture is a multi-faceted industry. We often hear about the major commodities in the industry, such as citrus and beef cattle, but there are many different sectors that [...]