Grazing Summer Annuals Workshop – March 19

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

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...
Managing Pastures Well – Don’t Get Sloppy!

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...
2026 Beef Cattle Conference Highlights and Presentation Links

2026 Beef Cattle Conference Highlights and Presentation Links

  The 41st edition of the Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show was truly a special event that was held in Marianna, Florida on February 11th.  There were five educational presentations provided by UF/IFAS Extension Faculty, along with a trade...
Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour – February 26

Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour – February 26

Visit with State Ag, Livestock, and Soils Specialists, County Agents, as well as local dairy and beef producers on the 2026 Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour, that will be held on Thursday, February 26, near Live Oak, Florida. – Program highlights include:  ...