In Focus Archives

• Cattle Management
  • Winter/Spring 2008 - Will it be tough on our cowherds? -- Nov. 28, 2007 
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Planning for a Prolonged, Dry Spring -- January 2011
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Evaluation of Two Sources of Angus Cattle Under Florida Conditions -- August 2011
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Impact of Temperament and Human Acclimation on Measures of Performance and Reproduction in Beef Cows and Heifers (pdf) -- May 2012
    Dr. John Arthingotn, Univeristy of Florida, IFAS
• Economics
  • 2016 Beef Cattle Market Outlook - Webinar Announcement -- Jan. 2016
    Chris Prevatt, University of Florida, IFAS
• Forage
  • Now is the Time to Consider Pasture Renovation for 2006 -- Sept. 21, 2005
    Dr. Paul Mislevy, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Cleaning up Phosphorus-Enriched Soils with Hay Production -- May 2, 2006
    Dr. Martin Adjei and J.M.S. Scholberg, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Horse Hay - a Cash Crop for Florida Cattlemen -- July 7, 2006
    Dr. Paul Mislevy and Dr. E.L. Johnson, University of Florida, IFAS
  • The Importance of Forage Testing -- Dec. 4, 2006
    Dr. Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Impact of Grazing Methods on Forage and Cattle Production -- Mar. 23, 2007
    Dr. Joao Vendramini and Dr. Lynn Sollenberger, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Bermudagrass: Varieties and Establishment -- May 7, 2007
    Dr. Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Forage Extension Laboratory at the RCREC -- July 27, 2007
    Dr. Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Tissue Testing as a Management Tool to Predict P Fertilization Needs for Established Bahiagrass Pasture -- February 1, 2008
    Dr. M.L. Silveira, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Mulato (Brachiaria sp.) -- May 12, 2008
    Dr. Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Dimilin® - An Economical Insecticide for Grass Worm Control -- July 1, 2008
    Dr. Paul Mislevy, Professor Emeritis, University of Florida, IFAS 
  • Soil and Plant Tissue Testing -- October 2009
    Dr. Maria Silveira, University of Florida, IFAS
  • The potential of forage and bioenergy crops as alternatives to remediate P in P-enriched soils -- February 2011
    Drs. Maria Silveira and Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Pasture Management for Sequestering Carbon (pdf) -- September 2012
    Dr. Maria Silveira, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Nutrient Cycling in Pastures -- October 2012
    Dr. Joao Vendramini, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Stockpiling forage for beef cattle: What, when, and how -- December 2015
  • Forage Plant Material Available (pdf) -- March 2017
• Fertilization/Liming
  • Contribution of forage sulfur to grazing cow mineral status following ammonium sulfate application -- June 5, 2006
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Improving the Efficiency of Cattle Manure Utilization for Forage Production -- July 21, 2006
    A. Obour, M.S. Student, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Planning Grass-Pasture Fertilization -- Mar. 16, 2007
    Dr. Rob Kalmbacher (Retired), University of Florida, IFAS
  • Liming Forage Crops in Florida -- June 19, 2007
    Dr. Maria Silveira, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Nitrogen fertilizer sources for forage grasses in Florida -- July 19, 2007
    Dr. Maria Silveira, University of Florida, IFAS
  • The Real Cost of Cutting Lime -- January 2010
    Reyna Speckmann, University of Florida, IFAS
• Field Days
  • Pasture Weed Day 2006 -- Oct. 13, 2006
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida, IFAS
  • RCREC Field Day 2006 -- Nov. 3, 2006
    Andrea Dunlap, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Pasture Weed Day 2007 -- Oct. 11, 2007
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Youth Day 2008 Announcement -- May 6, 2008 (768KB pdf)
    RCREC, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Pasture Weed Field Day to be held October 15th -- August 20, 2008
    Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Pasture Weed Field Day Pictures -- October 2008
    Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • RCREC Advisory Council Legislative Open House Pictures -- November 2008
    RCREC, University of Florida, IFAS
  • 2009 Field Day to be Held! -- February 26, 2009
    RCREC, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Field Day - Photos & Literature -- May 4, 2009
    RCREC, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Youth Field Day -- June 29, 2010
  • Cow-Calf Best Management Practices Field Day -- November 3, 2011
  • RCREC Field Day April 12, 2012
  • Ona Youth Field Day 5! -- April 2012
  • New limpograss cultivars will be released by UF-IFAS in 2014 - August 7, 2014
  • Ona White Angus Field Day - October 22, 2015
  • 75th Anniversary Celebration & Field Day - October 27, 2016
• Herd Health
  • Normal Fluctuations in Cow Body Weight and Body Condition Score -- June 16, 2006
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Diagnosing Reproductive Problems in Beef Cattle Herds -- June 30, 2006
    Lochrane A. Gary, Hardee County Extension Director
  • Certified Calf Preconditioning - Are There Financial Incentives for Weaning Calves on the Ranch Prior to Shipping? -- June 4, 2007
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
• Miscellaneous
  • The RCREC- Committed to Serving the Needs of the Florida Cattle and Forage Industry 
    Oct. 5, 2005
    Dr. Findlay Pate, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Free Soil and Plant Tissue Testing for Established Bahiagrass Pastures in the Peace River, Manasota, and Alafia River Basins
    March 18, 2010
    University of Florida/IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center
  • Early History of The Range Cattle Experiment StationApril 4, 2008
    Dr. W.G. Kirk, University of Florida, IFAS
• Supplementation
  • Effects of supplementation frequency on performance and forage intake of yearling Brangus steers -- June 26, 2006
    R.F. Cooke, Ph.D. Student, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Effects of supplement type on performance and reproductive efficiency of Brahman-crossbred heifers -- Aug. 24, 2006
    R.F. Cooke, Ph.D. Student, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Citrus Pulp- New information for an old feed byproduct -- Nov. 17, 2006
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Winter Mineral Supplementation -- Dec. 11, 2006
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Phosphorus Supplementation of Grazing Beef Cows -- March 24, 2009
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Phosphorus Inclusion in Free-Choice Mineral Supplements -- June 2010
    Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida, IFAS
• Weed Science
  • New Options for Tropical Soda Apple Control -- Sept. 28, 2005
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Cogongrass control in pastures and fencerows -- Jan. 24, 2006
    Dr. Brent Sellers, Dr. Jason Ferrell, and Dr. Greg MacDonald, University of Florida, IFAS
  • Hemarthria and Herbicides -- July 31, 2006
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Dogfennel Size at Application: It Does Matter -- Aug. 11, 2006
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Does the Addition of Optima Surfactant Increase Smutgrass Control with Velpar? -- Sept. 25, 2006
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Tank-mix Options for TSA and Dogfennel Control -- Feb. 23, 2007
    Dr. Brent Sellers and Dr. Jason Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Spot-spraying Tropical Soda Apple -- April 6, 2007
    Dr. Brent Sellers and Dr. Jason Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Pasture Weed Management Information Resources -- May 28, 2007
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata) - A Potentially Poisonous Plant -- September 10, 2007
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Frost Influences Control of Tropical Soda Apple with Milestone and Forefront -- December 5, 2007
    Drs. Brent Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell, and J. Jeff Mullahey, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Control of Woody Brush Along Fence Rows -- January 23, 2008
    Drs. Brent Sellers and Jason A. Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • IFAS changes protocol for generating P recommendations for established bahiagrass pastures -- February 2008
    Dr. Maria L. Silveira, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Indian Jujube -- May 29, 2008
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Long Term Cogongrass Management in Pastures -- November 2008
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) Control in Pastures -- April 1, 2009
    Drs. Brent Sellers and Jay Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Wax Myrtle Biology and Control in Pastures -- November 2009
    Drs. Brent Sellers and Jay Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Flat-top Goldenrod -- July 2010
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Pastora Herbicide: A New Tool for Grass Weed Control in Bermudagrass -- August 2010
    Dr. Brent Sellers, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Pasture Herbicide Update -- January 2012
    Drs. Brent Sellers and Jay Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS
  • Smutgrass Management in Florida Pastures: Gaining Insight From Recent Research -- May 2012
    Drs. Brent Sellers, Neha Rana, and Jay Ferrell, University of Florida/IFAS