by Sally DeNotta | Mar 21, 2025
New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax is a type of fly found throughout the world. When Screwworm fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets,...
by Hannah Baker | Mar 21, 2025
The Importance of Record-Keeping in a Good Year Prices for steers, heifers, replacements, and cull cows in Florida are 9%, 7%, 22%, and 16% higher year over year. As more heifers are retained and culling slows, the value of female and feeder cattle will continue to...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 21, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to share the story of Jim Strickland, who was inducted into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame, in February. Jim’s family has been cattle ranching in...
by Angela Gonella-Diaza | Mar 14, 2025
Kamryn Joyce, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County, Angela Gonella-Diaza, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center. – Introduction Heat stress is a significant concern for livestock,...
by Ben Hoffner | Mar 14, 2025
Effective soil fertility management is an essential practice for livestock producers in Florida’s Panhandle who want to efficiently enhance forage production. Regular soil testing provides valuable insights into the amount of plant available nutrients in the...
by ndilorenzo | Mar 7, 2025
Nicolas DiLorenzo and Tessa Hallford, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Marianna The Impact of The Bull Test in The Region The Florida Bull Test is designed to provide performance-tested bulls for the Southern U.S., with the overall goal of...
