by Kalyn Waters | May 17, 2019
Parasites are stressful for cattle. Parasite management can be stressful for producers. When you start shopping and comparing the assortment of dewormer products labeled for use in cattle, the options can be overwhelming. Knowing how critical parasite control is for...
by Kalyn Waters | Mar 8, 2019
UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County and the Holmes County Cattlemen’s Association will host their Spring Cattlemen’s Field Day and Social on March 30, 2019 at the Williams Farm near Poplar Springs. The Field Day will be from 3 PM to 5:30 PM with the...
by Kalyn Waters | Nov 9, 2018
Following the USDA-FSA (United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency) meetings that were held across the Panhandle in response to Hurricane Michael, one word was a common factor program qualification: DOCUMENTATION! In fact, most times it was said...
by Kalyn Waters | May 25, 2018
When producers think about nutritional requirements for beef cattle, protein, energy, and minerals often come to mind. However, none of the above-mentioned nutrients will meet an animal’s needs without adequate water consumption. There are minimum amounts of...
by Kalyn Waters | May 25, 2018
Perilla Mint is a toxic ornamental that has escaped from landscapes in the Southern U.S. and is now an established pasture weed. As a summer annual it grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet tall. It is often identified by its purple shading on the undersides...
