by Kalyn Waters | Nov 1, 2019
As cattle producers, you know the older a calf gets the heavier they are at weaning, which translates into a larger paycheck. You are paid by the pound, and calves grow on average 1.5 to 2 pounds per day while nursing the cow. Thus, as we increase the percentage of...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 1, 2019
– Celebrating 500 Years of Cattle & Horses in Florida The Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee invites Florida cattle producers to once again be a partner in a historic event. Participants will drive 1000 head of Cracker type cattle through historic...
by Mark Mauldin | Oct 25, 2019
First things first, I’m not writing this to scold anybody… I’m just concerned. I wrote an article for the Small Producer’s Corner section of the September issue of The Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal (it’s a great publication,join FCA today, a subscription is...
by Michael Goodchild | Oct 18, 2019
The Akaushi breed of cattle were first brought to the United States in 1994 from Japan. They are part of the overall group of cattle called Wagyu that originated on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The original descendants of Akaushi cattle now are located at the...
by Nick Simmons | Oct 11, 2019
Check out Escambia County Extension’s newest video series called “In The Field.” These videos are aimed to educate producers in row crops, forages, livestock, and natural resources about practical management skills they can implement into their operation....
