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 [...]
Preparing Your Ag or Livestock Operation for a Hurricane
As Hurricane Season is upon us, see recommendations for preparing your ag or livestock operation for a hurricane. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average hurricane [...]
Attend Four More Free USDA Cattle Webinars
The USDA is hosting four more free cattle webinars that will be held in the evenings, starting on Tuesday, November 17th. Cattle producers, feeders, and others aligned with the [...]
Florida Cattleman’s Association Hosts Workshop on Managing Farm and Ranch Employees
Register now for a two-day seminar at the Florida Cattleman’s Association in Kissimmee in February that focuses on managing farm and ranch employees. This February 21st and 22nd will [...]
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam recently announced the winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award were announced recently by Ag Commissioner [...]
Tips for Planting and Fertilizing a Reestablished Pasture
Explore tips and recommendations for correctly planting and fertilizing a reestablished pasture. The warm months are a time to establish and reestablish pastures, even in Florida. We’ve shared [...]
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 [...]
Dehydration in Calves: How to Spot It and How to Treat It
See how to spot and fix dehydration in calves, especially important during dry seasons and drought. A Southeast FarmPress article starts out with a trick question: True or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ag Operators Can Apply for Assistance for Irma Damaged Ag Land
Explore how ag operators can receive assistance from damage from Irma. Hurricane Irma did a lot of damage to Florida agriculture, and few industries escaped damage. Damage occurred [...]
Primer on Forages for Beef Cattle: The Basics
Explore the basics when it comes to forages for beef cattle. Forages for beef cattle are important to the bottom line of your operation. Forages are one of [...]
Celebrate Florida’s Cowboy History with the Florida Ranch Rodeo
Don’t miss the Florida Ranch Rodeo, September 29th and 30th. Hurricane Irma has put the Florida ag industry on edge, but the Florida Ranch Rodeo is just the [...]
Georgia Offers Temporary Shelter Facilities for Evacuated Florida Livestock
If you’ve got livestock that would do best sheltering in the face of Hurricane Irma, look to your northern neighbor Georgia. Category 5 Hurricane Irma is headed straight [...]
Factors to Consider When Using Cover Crops as Supplemental Forage
Look into these factors when considering using cover crops as a supplemental forage. Cover crops are an important facet of a farmer’s field management, but they can also [...]
Promoting Nutrient Cycling in Pastures to Improve Cattle Nutrition
Explore options for promoting nutrient cycling in your grazing lands. Supplementing cattle feed with forages is an important part of any Florida cattle operation, but ranchers could be [...]
Using Monesin on Beef Cattle Grazing Low-Quality Forages
A look at the effectiveness in using monesin in beef cattle grazing low-quality forages. In Florida, warm-season grasses can be of low quality, a factor that can negatively impact animal [...]
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 [...]
Managing Liver Flukes in Your Beef Cattle Herd
Read a Q&A on liver flukes management in beef cattle. There is a lot to contend with as a beef cattle operator, especially in the tropical climate of [...]