by external | Mar 6, 2026
Kenny Burdine, Kentucky Extension Professor of Livestock Economics – Southern Ag Today – Monday, February 23, 2026 Running a small cow-calf operation can be rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Larger farms spread their costs over more cows, making...
by external | Mar 6, 2026
Paul Beck, OSU Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Over the past 60 years, mature cow body weight has increased at an annual average of 7.7 pounds per year, but it has not increased at a constant rate. The following chart shows the average annual...
by ndilorenzo | Mar 6, 2026
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will host the 2026 NFREC Beef and Forage Field Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, near Marianna. The event will bring together cattle...
by Marcelo Wallau | Feb 27, 2026
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist The conditions this past year have been difficult for pasture management. We went through a long drought from late summer through the fall, followed by a cold and dry winter. Many pastures never fully recovered after...
by Nick Simmons | Feb 27, 2026
Safe and Effective Backyard Poultry Production Temperatures are finally starting to rise and there is a familiar sound heard in many feed stores and Co-ops; the chirping of baby chicks ready for their new home. Many families enjoy the challenge of raising their own...
by Hannah Baker | Feb 27, 2026
Stabilizing & Growing the Herd: What We Know & Don’t Know For this update, I wanted to provide some “quick facts” concerning inventory, prices, and differences in this cycle. Both producers and consumers are navigating decision-making in uncharted territory...
