Florida Cattle Market Update: The Cull Cow Market

Florida Cattle Market Update: The Cull Cow Market

Prices for feeder cattle have well exceeded year ago levels, and that has been a hot topic over the last year. But what about the cull cow market? Steer and heifer prices are important to follow, but cull cows also play an important role in both the cattle market and...
Cotton Marketing News:  Cotton Price Taking Baby Steps Forward

Cotton Marketing News: Cotton Price Taking Baby Steps Forward

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December 24 futures) are attempting a rally.  Since the string of closing prices below 72¢, price has gained roughly 2¢ and is now testing what could be a little resistance at the 74¢ area. – If we...
Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

Even with hurricane season now in effect, it’s not too late to be prepared for a potentially damaging storm. As with having a plan for you and your family, it’s important to have a plan for your ranch. Being proactive is key to saving and protecting you and your...
Regenerative Agriculture: What it Means to You

Regenerative Agriculture: What it Means to You

Agriculture seems to be changing at an ever-swifter pace in terms of technologies and even terminology. This article will 1) define “Regenerative Agriculture” or Regenerative Ag, 2) how it compares to other similarly used terms, and 3) how Florida farm...
2024 Top Rancher Challenge Winners Recognized

2024 Top Rancher Challenge Winners Recognized

  For the past three years, UF/IFAS Extension has offered a fun but challenging educational contest at the at the Florida Cattlemens’ Association Convention in Marco Island, Florida.  The Top Rancher Challenge utilized a multiple choice quiz on iPads to...