by Hannah Baker | Jun 20, 2025
Due to current inventory levels, producers are beginning to think about expansion. Because of this, the value of young cows and heifers is increasing as demand for breeding stock increases. On average, bred heifers are selling between $3,500 – $4,000 per...
by Brent Sellers | Jun 20, 2025
Dr. Brent Sellers and Dr. Tenzy Mncube, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Reserch and Education Center, Ona Aerial pesticide applications are not new to the agriculture industry, but this type of application has increased in popularity due to improved technology of unmanned...
by Amanda Masholie | Jun 20, 2025
Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag & Small Farms Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Thrush is a problem many horse owners encounter that can be a challenge as it affects overall hoof health and soundness. Thrush is a more common issue in...
by Kalyn Waters | Jun 20, 2025
Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County Horn Flies are a significant issue in the Florida Panhandle, especially during the summer months. In hotter temperatures,...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 20, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by Livestock Insights to share the history of Angus Cattle that originally came from Scotland but are now part of cattle herds all over the world. When the first four Angus bulls were brought to America, other ranchers...
by Hannah Baker | Jun 6, 2025
Livestock slaughter in the first quarter of 2025 (January-March) totaled at 7.38 million head, down 4% from the first quarter of 2024. Cow slaughter, beef cow slaughter, and heifer slaughter in the first quarter were all lower year-over-year. Beef cow slaughter...
