Virtual Classroom at RCREC

This virtual classroom is your "one stop shop" for useful and helpful information about happenings at RCREC. That includes everything from trainings, to workshops, podcasts and webinars, guest presenters, field day highlights, and more.

• Events

  Events

  2024 02 13 - New Cattle Squeeze Chute Installed - watch video

  2014 08 07 - Limpograss Release

  • Release of Kenhy (4F) and BibTuck (10) Limpograss - Information Sheet - Download PDF
  • Welcome & Introductions - Dr. John Artington - watch video
  • Florida Cattlemen's Association Remarks - Bert Tucker - watch video
  • Description of the new limpograss cultivars - Dr. Ken Quesenberry - watch video
  • Tour of the Limpograss Fields with Dr. Joao Vendramini - watch video
• Resources

  Resources

  Videos

  • Forages for the Winter (PowerPoint)
  • Grazing Management (PowerPoint)
  • Use of rumen fluid in lab forage analysis
  • Forage Extension Laboratory

  Other Resources

  • 2021 Youth Field Day Booklet - notes and resources (PDF)
  • 2020 Youth Field Day Booklet - notes and resources (PDF)
• Training

  Training

  • View a full list of past training sessions, and access on-demand event materials
• Webinars

  Webinars

  • View current and past webinars and presentions, and access on-demand videos and downloadable material
• Seminars, Workshops, Events, Podcasts, and Programs

  Seminars, Workshops, Podcasts, Books

  Seminars

  Date	Seminar	Media
  August 13, 2021	4th Annual Nutrition for Beef Females	Seminar evaluation and knowledge survey Precalving supplementation of protein and energy: impacts on cow and calf performance | Dr. Philipe Moriel, University of Florida Video | PDF of PowerPoint Precalving supplementation of trace minerals and fat: impacts on cow and calf performance | Dr. Reinaldo Cooke, Texas A&M University Video | PDF of PowerPoint Pregnancy loss in beef cattle | Dr. Ky Pohler, Texas A&M University Video | PDF of PowerPoint Guest Producer | Ralph Pelaez - Q&A with the speakers Video
  Fall 2021	Winter Supplementation Seminar	View the Zoom recording
  October 22, 2020	3rd Annual Nutrition for Beef Females	Supplementing Beef Females - Mature cows and Replacement Heifers | Philipe Moriel Boosting the Reproductive Efficiency of Beef Females | Mario Binelli
  September 24, 2020	Winter Supplementation Seminar	View the Zoom recording
  August 11, 2020	Herd Health Seminar	Pre-Conditioning Calves to Minimize Stress and Maximize Health | Philipe Moriel Anaplasmosis  Joao Bittar

  Workshops

  Date	Workshop	Media
  Ongoing	Become a Bluebird Watcher Virtual Series	View the video series
  Fall 2020	Alvin C. Warnick Beef Cattle Reproductive Management Video Series	View the video series
  July 10, 2018	Use of Drones in Rangeland Monitoring	Safety and Compliance Orientation for Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones | John Rouse of the University of Florida Office of Unmanned Aircraft System Programs click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint Drone Research for Disturbance and Habitat Monitoring | Wes Anderson/WEC PhD Student, Vivienne Sclater and Kevin Main/Archbold Biological Station click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint
  June 29, 2017	UF CALS Prospective Student Workshop	Jason Steward, an Academic Advisor, UF CALS introduction and distance education possibilities Charlotte Emerson, the Director of Student Development & Recruitment, speaks about applying to college Amie Imler, an Undergraduate Program Advisor, speaks about considering a college major Cathy Carr, the Director of Alumni and Career Services, uses an interactive game to explore scholarships UF CALS’s Graduates share their college experience (Julie Warren, Paige Petteway, Andy Heine, Brittany Dunlap, and Taylor Davis) Shelby Oseterreicher, a current graduate student, shares about her UF experience on campus Jennifer Peters, a current undergraduate student, shares about her distance education experience at the UF Plant City Campus.

  Podcasts

  Date	Podcast	Media
  Ongoing	Joe What? Podcasting	Listen to the Podcast

  Programs

  Date	Program	Media
  April 2021	SFBFP Pasture Weed Book - Third Edition	View/Download PDF Visit the South Florida Beef Forage Program Website

• Guest Presenters

  Guest Presenters

  Presenter	Program	Date and Location	Description	Media
  Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD, Clinical Toxicologist, Iowa State University	Common veterinary toxicology issues in cattle including endophytes and blue-green algae	February 24, 2017 RCREC - Ona	(none)	Common Veterinary Toxicology Issues in Cattle - Endophyte in grasses Common Veterinary Toxicology Issues in Cattle - Blue Green Algae Field Case Reviews with Dr. Steve Ensley
  Dr. Elver Hodges Interview	A Conversation with Dr. Elver Hodges	recorded on January 10, 2013 at RCREC - Ona	Dr. Hodges was the first agronomist at the Center serving from 1941 - 1980	Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
  Florida House Representative Ben Albritton	Links to Success	July 9, 2014 RCREC - Ona	presentation for youth about leadership	Watch the Interview
  Three STEM Students from Hardee Senior High School	FloridaLearns STEM Scholars HEC Summer STEM Field Site Experience	RCREC - Ona	Students learned about RCREC research, and also got hands-on experience	View the Presentation
  Calf Weaning	Calf Weaning	July 2013 RCREC - Ona	Each year in July, the UF/IFAS Range Cattle REC weans its calves. This vide shows some of the sights and sounds of a typical weaning day.	View the Calf Weaning

• Presentations

  Presentations

  • View guest presentations, and access downloadable materials
• Field Days

  Field Days

  • Experience past Field Days, see photos and materials, and learn about upcoming Field Days