by Carolina Baruzzi | Feb 27, 2026
Across Florida, white-tailed deer are causing extensive damage to agricultural crops. Deer herbivory (feeding damage) can reduce yields, add management costs, and influence planting decisions resulting in financial and operational impacts that can be difficult...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 23, 2026
The cattle business was really good for most ranchers in 2025, and there is every reason to be optimistic about 2026. The chart to the right features 400-600 pound feeder steer prices from cattle sold in Alabama livestock markets in January 2026, and 2025, as...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 19, 2025
Ranchers and their employees are invited to attend the 41st annual, Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Registration and the Trade Show will open at 7:30 AM central time, and the educational program will start at 8:15 AM...
by external | Dec 5, 2025
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) hosts an annual conference bringing together industry, education/extension, and producers to share insights, research, best practices, and more. The 2026 AFGC annual conference will be held in Asheville, NC January...
by Marcelo Wallau | Oct 24, 2025
Celebrating Excellence in Forage Quality Across the Southeast Adapted from the SE Hay Contest Press Release The 21st edition of the Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) marked another record year, with 540 entries submitted from 10 of the 13 Southeastern States. This...
by Ben Hoffner | Sep 19, 2025
With continuous weeks of drought through the end of August and throughout September, all of North Florida is in either the D1 Moderate Drought Category (tan) or D0 Abnormally Dry Category of NOAA’s U.S. Drought Monitor. With limited rainfall, both forage...
