by Doug Mayo | Dec 20, 2024
Discussions about money can be awkward in almost every type of relationship, but even more so between landowners and farmers, or employers and workers. As we prepare for 2025, many farmers and landowners have begun discussions about farmland lease agreements....
by jbittar | Dec 20, 2024
Monalisa Lima, Ameer Megahed, Alireza Shahraki, João Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD., UF Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Lauren Butler, UF/IFAS Extension Okeechobee County Introduction The rapid proliferation of certain toxic microorganisms...
by Hannah Baker | Dec 20, 2024
Total receipts in Florida (cattle sold) for 2024 are 317,041 compared to 355,455 last year, a 10.8 percent difference (12/12/2024 Florida Weekly Auction Report). The fall-run of lower prices is behind us, as prices have started rising, as they typically do in November...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 20, 2024
Cattle ranchers, family members, and their employees are invited to attend the 40th annual, Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show, to be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This educational event will be held at the Jackson County Extension Office...
by Kalyn Waters | Dec 13, 2024
It’s been chilly outside! Christmas is just around the corner and we are all looking forward to the holidays. Choosing the right bedding for your chicken coop might seem straightforward, but several factors play a crucial role in ensuring the health and comfort...
by Hannah Baker | Nov 22, 2024
I recently had a rancher ask me about whether it was more economical to background a group of steers through the winter months to sell in the spring, or sell them at weaning before the end of the year. This decision involves many factors that vary across each...