by Doug Mayo | Aug 7, 2015
This past month as a part of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference in South Dakota, I was given the opportunity, along with many other agents from across the country, to tour ranches and feedyards. Several that we visited have redesigned...
by Matt Hersom | Jul 31, 2015
Shrink in beef calves constitutes a potential economic loss to both the seller and the buyer if not fully considered. A number of factors cause shrink, but primarily feed and water deprivation or lack of consumption and exposure to stress have the greatest magnitude....
by Les Harrison | Jul 31, 2015
In a report dated July 24, 2015, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has stated there are 98.4 million head of cattle on U.S. Farms. This marks the first inventory increase since the pre-recession days of 2006. The report also forecast the 2015...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 31, 2015
Kim Mullenix, Ph.D., Extension Beef Cattle Systems Specialist, Auburn University From time to time people ask about feeding out a few calves for freezer beef. The following are some basic guidelines for growing and finishing a few head of beef cattle. Grower Diets:...
by hdbignell | Jul 17, 2015
All livestock are susceptible to heat stress, especially during periods of high humidity such as we are currently experiencing. Cattle are at particular risk of overheating due to the production of internal heat from fermentation in the rumen (figure 2). Dairy...
by Judy Biss | Jul 17, 2015
Most of us living in panhandle Florida recognize that our farmers and ranchers are committed to sustainable production of food, fiber, and fuel for generations to come, but how will farmers continue to be productive while sharing natural resources with an ever growing...
