by Marcelo Wallau | Jan 9, 2026
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist, Department of Agronomy, Maria Elena Mailhos, Variety Trial Coordinator, Department of Agronomy, and Diwakar Vyas, UF/IDFAS Department of Animal Science Many producers are gearing up to plant corn silage quite soon....
by Amanda Masholie | Jan 9, 2026
Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag & Small Farms Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Many horse farms and horse owners are immersed in their management strategies for cooler winter weather. Horse owners must plan for hay reserves and determine if they will...
by external | Jan 9, 2026
Kenny Burdine, Southern Ag Today – December 29, 2025 While I have heard discussions around the topic, I have never been one to believe that an “optimal” cow size exists. Every farm is unique and operates in a different production and market environment. Whenever...
by Hannah Baker | Dec 19, 2025
There is a lot that goes into managing a cow herd. Selecting the right genetics, developing a nutrition program, maintaining the health of the herd, and keeping records are just a few of the many steps taken in working towards having a successful and profitable...
by Hannah Baker | Dec 19, 2025
Beef Production: Past, Present, Future Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. The U.S. Cattle inventory is the lowest it has been in over 70 years, and the quantity of beef produced has...
by external | Dec 19, 2025
Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, and Rick Funston, Nebraska Extension Beef Cattle Reproductive Physiologist With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks...
