Cracker Cattle Could get Florida Designation
A proposal, if successful, would highlight Florida Cracker Cattle by making them Florida’s heritage cattle breed. Representative MaryLynn Magar, […]
Florida crackers
A Summary of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
Find the details of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule from the FDA that started at the beginning of
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
Heading Off Heat Stress in Beef Cattle
Heat and humidity are a part of Florida’s climate for a significant portion of the year, so heat stress in
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to Celebrate Three New Inductees
The Selection Committee for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced its latest three inductees: Dr. William S. Castle,
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
Great Florida Cattle Drive reminds of Florida’s cowboy history
This past January marked the 20th anniversary of the Great Florida Cattle Drive. For one week, several hundred participants drove