Starting a ranch is no small task, but if you’re considering it, odds are you’ve been thinking about it for a while. It’s important to do things the right way to get yourself and the production set up for success later on. Taking the correct legal actions now can save you from a headache later, [...]
As agriculture producers, there are many topics we’d like to educate our consumers on. We’d love people to know that beef can be a sustainable, eco-friendly meal option, and inform them of all the ways beef ranches help support a healthy ecologically-diverse landscape. We want to contribute to youth education to help raise the farmers [...]
We’re committed to maintaining a high level of care for our cattle and producing great beef for our community. As ranchers, we can always work towards better health for our herd as technology and research improves. The team at UF/IFAS is doing just that by providing opportunities for ranchers to learn more about improving the [...]
Florida is home to a substantial amount of cattle and cattle operations throughout the state, and we’re thrilled to be part of those numbers. Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch began here in the Florida sunshine in the late 1800s, and ever since then, we’ve been growing and expanding, giving back to our community and delivering a [...]
Taking care of our calves is important to taking care of the overall health of the herd. Calves are important to the future of ranching, and can tell a story about how the rest of the herd is doing. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on calves, and pregnant heifers, to ensure they’re [...]
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) invites you to be part of their learning! This incredible institution has been at the forefront of cattle research and ranching development for years, and is a source of knowledge for Florida ranchers and beyond. Take advantage of this resource by engaging with them [...]
A mystery has been plaguing the dairy industry. A perplexing disease was discovered in some cattle in the Midwest, but the answer has been revealed: a highly pathogenic avian influenza. Though dairy farmers will have difficult decisions to make and will have to work harder to up preventative measures, experts believe the public is not [...]
Just like humans, cattle can be poisoned by toxic plants. Since cattle are natural foragers, it can be difficult to monitor every bit of plant that goes into their mouths. However, preventative steps must be taken to avoid harm to your cattle. The problem of plant toxicity to herds is more common than you might [...]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases two reports a year, one each at the end of January and July, discussing the inventory and numbers for a variety of cattle statistics across the United States. The January 2024 report has been released, and it shows that cattle inventory is down nationwide. We’ll be discussing [...]
A new, groundbreaking partnership has just been announced, and we’re thrilled to share the details with our blog readers. Ducks Unlimited, the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the disappearing wetlands in North America, and the Florida Cattlemen Association, the statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting cattlemen, have teamed up to help conserve [...]