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 [...]
Part of FDACS Water BMPs? There are Changes to Know About
There have been changes made to FDACS Best Management Practices—BMPs—concerning water that Florida citrus growers need to know about. Florida citrus growers have long been participants in the [...]
What to Consider When Converting Citrus Groves to Pasture
Read recommendations from UF/IFAS on what to do when converting old citrus groves to pasture land. Citrus greening has left a lot of citrus groves full of diseased [...]
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 [...]
Food Trends Creating Opportunities for Florida Farmers
Food trends offer opportunities for Florida farmers. Florida’s ag industry is a varied one. With our long growing season, Florida farmers are poised to grow just about whatever [...]
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 [...]
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 the New Year. If you have livestock, then [...]
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 [...]
Options for Transitioning the Family Farm to the Next Generation
Wondering just how to transfer the family farm to the next generation? Explore these options. Many farms and ranches are owned by a family unit—97 percent of them [...]
Tips for Transitioning Your Operation to the Next Farming Generation
Set the next farming generation up for success when you plan out transitioning the family farm or ranch to your kids and grandchildren. The statistics on farming gathered in [...]
New Year’s Resolutions to Consider for Your Agribusiness
Take some time to make a few resolutions for your agribusiness—and plan how you’re going to keep them—going into 2017. Making changes is never easy; it’s one reason [...]
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 [...]
