Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Improve Soil Health

Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Improve Soil Health

J. Portuguez, J. Dubeux, C. Mackowiak, L. Queiroz, , I. Brêtas, K. Trumpp, K. Oduor, M. Bernardini, and M. Ruiz-Moreno, North Florida Research and Education Center   Introduction Maintaining healthy soil is crucial for sustainable agricultural production and...
Friday Feature:  Brush Bullet Provides Targeted Brush Control

Friday Feature: Brush Bullet Provides Targeted Brush Control

This week’s featured video was published by Jason Abraham, Mendota Ranch, who is the inventor of the Brush Bullet , which is a very simple way to treat a serious pest issue.  The Red Cedar, (which is technically a Juniper tree) is an invasive brush species of...
Small Ruminant Grazing Management Field Day – July 26

Small Ruminant Grazing Management Field Day – July 26

UF/IFAS Extension Gadsden County is hosting a regional Small Ruminant Grazing Management Field Day, on July 26th, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), in Quincy, Florida, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This event will be targeted...
VIdeo Feature:  Yorkshire Drystone Wallers

VIdeo Feature: Yorkshire Drystone Wallers

Fence building has been a key part of agricultural operations for many generations.  This week’s featured video was published by PrimeLight Films to document a centuries old craft for farms in Yorkshire, England.  Drystone walls were used to separate property...
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...
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...