When you think of beef, you likely think of steak or hamburgers. Maybe you think of your favorite beef recipe to cook, or a great meal with beef you had recently. Over 60 percent of the total weight of beef cattle can be used for meat products we can eat, like roasts and sirloins. However, [...]
If you use pasture rotation as a grazing method, you’re probably moving your cattle pretty often. Even if you’re not, every rancher has to move their cattle from time to time. This can be a stressful event for humans and cattle alike, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s blog, we’ll share some of [...]
Florida cattle are in a unique predicament that herds raised in northern states don’t have to manage. While we may not have snow, we have a very warm climate that can be hard on cattle health. Heat stress is a common ailment for cattle raised in hot climates, so it’s important for ranchers to manage [...]
We talk a lot about the history of Florida ranches and about important conservation work happening in the state. How do these topics fit together? Florida ranches have been protecting valuable land resources since cattle ranching started in the state, and they’re more important than ever with the continuous development expanding from cities. In this [...]
Gone are the days when cattle were packed into large stock trucks with loading chutes, left to potentially injure each other on long rides from bumps in the road or stress. Now, there are better, safer, more effective ways to do things. With the rise in new technology, cattle transportation is easier on both ranchers [...]
The cattle and beef industry contribute to our everyday lives in the form of jobs, food, and great economic impact, both for our local community and the state of Florida. At Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, we’re excited to be part of those numbers, and to help contribute to ranching education. We’ll break down the incredible [...]
Stop and think about it. Can you count the ways cattle ranches are great for the earth, the community, and those who get to visit and be part of them? We’re taking this time at Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch to shine some light on our pride and joy. To learn more about the work we [...]
Experienced ranchers know that a cattle’s diet requires a well-balanced mixture of minerals. In order to provide the nutrients necessary, farmers have to carefully monitor their forage and the condition of their cattle, along with any necessary supplements. Today we’ll be emphasizing the importance of copper to the health of the cattle. Visit our Dark [...]
We’ve seen beef prices increase nationwide over the last few years. Much of that impact was because of COVID, but what continues to affect the industry today? Many ranchers are struggling with the high cost of feed, and extreme weather like drought or high heat add on that burden. That causes a ripple effect that [...]
Cattle feel those extremely warm temperatures, just like we do when we’re outside in the summertime. Florida is especially prone to hot temperatures, high humidity, and unrelenting sun, so raising cattle here can prove to be a special challenge. At Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, we’re committed to providing the best care for our cattle that [...]
