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LIVESTOCK AND FORAGES

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The Polk County Livestock Extension Program is designed to provide educational programs and assistance for livestock producers, and promote agricultural awareness and its importance to our food system and economy.  This agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating these livestock Extension programs in Polk County.  The agent delivers educational programs in livestock production and management, forages and pastures, plant science, farm management, and agricultural awareness.

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CONTACT

Bridget Stice

Livestock and Forages

Extension Agent III, M.S.

863-519-1048

bccarlis@ufl.edu

Recent Livestock Blog Posts

Celebrating National Ag Day in Manatee County

March 21st is National Agriculture Day! Founded in 1973, National Agriculture Day is dedicated to increasing awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society. This...
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2023 Spring Forage Field Day

Join us for a day full of learning at the 2023 Spring Forage Field Day. We will be covering topics on coll-season forages, bahiagrass fertilization, and mycotoxin in warm-season perennial grasses. Date: Thursday, March 23,...
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Marketing Cull Cows

Many cattle operations are marketing their calves and preg checking for next years calf crop at this time of year.  Now is a good time to really focus on managing cull cows.  Research indicates that cull cow revenue as a percentage of annual...
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