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 [...]
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 [...]
Nitrate Poisoning During Drought in Cattle
Nitrate poisoning is a life-threatening health issue that can affect cattle foraging on plants affected by drought conditions. It can result in death if not detected and treated quickly. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
The Conservationism of Florida Cattle Producers
Florida cattle producers care deeply about their animals and their land, and it’s not just because the livestock and fields are tied to their livelihoods. Many ranches in 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Florida Citrus Industry At Risk Due to HLB
Florida scientists are racing to find solutions to the rising citrus greening problem, destroying groves across the state. In the past decade, Florida agriculture has lost nearly $8 billion [...]
USDA Chief Scientist Visits Citrus Research & Education Center to Check Citrus Greening Research
Catherine Woteki, the USDA Under Secretary paid a visit to the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred this past Tuesday, February 23rd to view [...]
Winners from the Polk County Cattlemen’s Trade Show & Ranch Rodeo
Polk County hosted its eleventh annual trade show and ninth annual Ranch Rodeo this past February, bringing together horse wranglers and ranchers alike. Families came from all over the [...]
The 2016 Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees & their contributions
Every year, The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame bestows honor on a select few men and women who have demonstrated their dedication to our state’s agriculture. These four men [...]
How Feral Swine is Affecting Florida Cattle
Florida cattle farmers rely on the beefiness of their cattle for income. The fatter the cow, the greater the profits. However, another animal is jeopardizing the profitability of cattle [...]
