How Florida Farms Become Tourism Destinations
Donna Arnold, FAMU Extension Gadsden County, and Dr. Angel Forde, FAMU Community Resource Development Extension Agent As Florida’s top two industries, agriculture and tourism continue to merge, a new hallmark of travel has emerged across the state’s rural landscapes....
Three Strategies to Improve Profitability for Small Cow-calf Operations
Kenny Burdine, Kentucky Extension Professor of Livestock Economics - Southern Ag Today - Monday, February 23, 2026 Running a small cow-calf operation can be rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Larger farms spread their costs over more cows, making it harder...
How Fast is Mature Cow Size Increasing?
Paul Beck, OSU Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Over the past 60 years, mature cow body weight has increased at an annual average of 7.7 pounds per year, but it has not increased at a constant rate. The following chart shows the average annual...
Grazing Summer Annuals Workshop – March 19
Summer annual forages such as sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet, and crabgrass can play a key role in bridging seasonal forage gaps and enhancing overall pasture systems. UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County will host a workshop focused on maximizing grazing opportunities...
NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day – April 7
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will host the 2026 NFREC Beef and Forage Field Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, near Marianna. The event will bring together cattle...
Friday Feature: All-Terrain Robotic Lawn Mower
This week's featured video was published by Lymow Robotics to introduce their new product. The Lymow One Plus is a self-propelled, programmable, autonomous lawn mower with RTK Satellite guidance. For $2,700 you can get a programmable mower that can cover almost 1...
Managing Pastures Well – Don’t Get Sloppy!
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist The conditions this past year have been difficult for pasture management. We went through a long drought from late summer through the fall, followed by a cold and dry winter. Many pastures never fully recovered after...
Successful Backyard Poultry Production
Safe and Effective Backyard Poultry Production Temperatures are finally starting to rise and there is a familiar sound heard in many feed stores and Co-ops; the chirping of baby chicks ready for their new home. Many families enjoy the challenge of raising their own...
When China Stops Buying: Is this the New Reality for U.S. Cotton?
Andrew Muhammad, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture - Southern Ag Today - February 26, 2026 U.S. cotton is among the most export‑dependent agricultural commodities, with more than 80% of annual production moving into global markets rather than...
February 2026 Florida Cattle Market Update
Stabilizing & Growing the Herd: What We Know & Don’t Know For this update, I wanted to provide some “quick facts” concerning inventory, prices, and differences in this cycle. Both producers and consumers are navigating decision-making in uncharted territory...