by Kalyn Waters | Aug 15, 2025
Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters Yep, it’s hot! And everyone is feeling it. From the sweat on our brows and cattle in the ponds, there is no question we are in the “heat” of the summer...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 15, 2025
The 4th annual UF Small Ruminant Short Course will be held on October 10-11, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome to attend this in-person, educational event. The...
by external | Aug 8, 2025
Linda Geist, Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, Missouri University Hay is a major feed for beef production and other livestock industries. “Despite the vastness of the hay industry, making hay can be an indicator of an unprofitable cow-calf enterprise,”...
by external | Aug 8, 2025
Kenny Burdine, Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Cattle markets have been impressive across the board in 2025, and cull cow markets have been no exception. The monthly average price for 80-85% average dress boning cows in Kentucky set a record in June and...
by wickens carissa | Aug 8, 2025
– Maggie Nelson, University of Florida, Senior Animal Science Student, and Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Horse Extension Specialist University of Florida, Senior Animal Sciences Student, Maggie Nelson is conducting her College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)...
by Hannah Baker | Jul 31, 2025
Mid-Year Review: Inventory, Cattle on Feed, & Expansion Efforts On July 25th, USDA released the July Cattle Inventory Report. This report provides insight into herd numbers and expansion efforts, specifically heifer retention. USDA did not release this report...
