Stockpiled Grazing Can Reduce Winter Feeding Costs

Stockpiled Grazing Can Reduce Winter Feeding Costs

by | Jan 8, 2016

Winter feeding is one of the largest expenses for ranchers, and hay production and feeding is one of the major labor requirements in the annual management of a cattle operation. Researchers across the country have long searched for ways to extend the grazing season to...

December Florida Cattle Market Price Watch

by | Jan 8, 2016

Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract declined by $1.10/cwt. during December. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $8.25/hd. ($1.10/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a...
Managing Cow Body Condition has Long-term Impacts

Managing Cow Body Condition has Long-term Impacts

by | Dec 18, 2015

Dr. Matt Hersom, Associate Professor, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida The body condition score of a cow and the herd overall is the best indicator of past nutritional status or success of the overall nutritional...
November Florida Cattle Market Price Watch

November Florida Cattle Market Price Watch

by | Dec 11, 2015

Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract declined by $16.38/cwt. during November. Based on this futures price decrease, August Feeder Cattle revenues decreased by approximately $122.85/hd. ($16.38/cwt. *7.5 cwt.) on a...
Winter Preparation for Poultry Flocks

Winter Preparation for Poultry Flocks

by | Nov 20, 2015

With decreasing temperatures on the way, poultry farmers should implement proper management techniques to insure their animals’ health, safety, and productivity during the winter.  Now is a good time to take into consideration the light, heat, ventilation, food and...