What Horse Show Organizers Should Know about the Horse Protection Act Revisions – Effective February 1, 2025
Source: American Horse Council Bulletin - 10/7/24 Revisions to the Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025. The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform members of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). AHC asks that all...
Friday Feature: The American Farmer Tribute
Farm City Week is celebrated across America the week before Thanksgiving. Farm City Week celebrates the bounty agriculture provides our local economy and citizens. The point is to celebrate the innovations in farming technology and the 2% of the U.S. population that...
What to Do if Sinkholes Open on Your Property
Sinkholes are a relatively common feature of our landscape in Florida. They form when surface sediments collapse into cavities found within limestone bedrock, resulting in a depression or hole at the surface. Cavities are created in the bedrock when slightly...
FAMU Sugarcane Field Day Proves Interest is Still High for Local Farmers
Incorporating sugarcane into your North Florida small farm can create a captivating and unique feature, blending beauty with productivity. This perennial grass, belonging to the genus Saccharum and comes in various colors, ranging from green to red to purple....
Friday Feature: Santa Rosa’s Brandt & Samantha Hendricks Honored with 2024 Achievement in Agriculture Award
Santa Rosa Farm Bureau members, Brandt & Samantha Hendricks were recognized as Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement in Agriculture Winners at the recent state conference. According to Florida Farm Bureau, "Brandt and Samantha Hendricks are...
Florida Cattle Market Update – Still No Sign of Heifer Retention
Every month, USDA releases a Cattle on Feed Report that summarizes how many cattle are on feed, the weights of these cattle, how long they are being fed, and so on. Every quarter, the number of cattle on feed is broken down by steers and heifers. The October report...
Florida Land Steward Tour at the Property of Gus Andrews Highlights Outstanding Multiple Use Management With an Emphasis on Quail and Wildlife
On October 7th, UF/IFAS Extension, working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Florida Forest Service, USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service, and other partners, conducted a land management tour on the outstanding property of Gus Andrews in Walton...
October 2024 Weather Summary and Winter Outlook
Rainfall After such a wet September, October 2024 was really dry. The map on the left shows that much of the Panhandle had very limited, if any, rainfall. The areas in dark red had less than 0.1" or none at all, the large area of crimson red had less than 0.5", and...
Why Forage is the Cornerstone of a Working Ranch Horse’s Diet
Alex Cozzitorto, Texas A&M AgriLife Today - November 4, 2024 For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage...
Slick Haired Holstein Semen Now Widely Available
Pete Hansen, UF/IFAS Dairy Reproductive Biology Specialist The slick hair mutation is a naturally occurring modification in the prolactin receptor gene that causes cattle to have unusually short hair. The mutation is a dominant trait, so cattle that inherit one or two...