by Samantha Wisely | Aug 29, 2025
Samantha M. Wisely, Wildlife Extension Specialist, Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida The gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus¸ (Figure 1) is native to the Southeastern United States, and Florida has the some of the largest populations....
by Hannah Baker | Aug 29, 2025
Strong Prices & Strong Demand Heading into Fall Prices have remained strong throughout 2025 so far, and it is looking to stay that way at the time of writing article. Prices for 525-pound steer calves across Florida averaged $3.70/lb. in August, up roughly 50%...
by external | Aug 29, 2025
A graduate student at the University of Georgia has been working with farmers and other members of the agricultural community over the past four years to better understand the barriers farmers face when trying to engage with healthcare. The goal of this work is to...
by Hannah Baker | Aug 29, 2025
Cattle and forage producers have no control of rainfall — or the lack thereof. While producers can’t physically plan for drought in the field, there is a way to plan financially for increased feed costs through the United States Department of Agriculture’s...
by external | Aug 22, 2025
Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices continue to push to unimaginable highs leaving producers and traders increasingly nervous. Last week, in Oklahoma auctions, 500-pound, M/L #1 steers brought...
by external | Aug 22, 2025
Kevin Athearn, Regional Specialized Extension Agent for Agribusiness, NFREC Suwanee Valley This article describes recent price trends and market fundamentals for grain corn and peanuts. – Grain Corn The local grain corn price for August delivery is typically...
