Choosing the Right Perennial Forage for the Ranch
If you raise beef in Florida, then you know that the success of your operation is related to your forage. The fact that the amount and quality of forage [...]
Landowners Find Help in Fight Against Invasive Species
Landowners in The Sunshine State are getting some help in the fight against invasive species like tropical soda apple and cogongrass. UF/IFAS and over ten other organizations have come [...]
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 [...]
Dealing with Downed Power Lines After a Storm
Hurricane Matthew is packing quite a punch, so it’s likely that there will be downed power lines and electrical wires once the storm has passed through Florida. Hopefully, you [...]
China Reopens Market to US Beef
In 2003, a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), aka Mad Cow Disease, led many foreign countries to move away from buying US beef. Since then, the USDA has [...]
Grazing Florida Cracker Cattle Could Help Conserve Wetlands
Florida’s cattlemen and women are true stewards of the land they utilize for grazing Florida cattle. Case in point is the 282 acres of Peter Frederick just south of [...]
Florida AgriTourism Association Offers a Voice
Agritourism is growing like a bumper crop in Florida agriculture. The newly-formed Florida AgriTourism Association was recently created to help those in agriculture looking to start or grow their [...]
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 [...]
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 beef cattle is always a consideration that producers need [...]
Thoughts on Establishing Pastures
In Florida, spring and summer are the prime times to establish pastures or to reestablish old ones. The wet season brings somewhat reliable rains and there’s plenty of sunshine [...]
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 [...]
Highlights From the Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention
The Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention wrapped up June 16th in Orlando, Florida after an event full of industry information, networking and new products and services from the vendor trade [...]
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 [...]
