HeyJaredCow Talks
Cow Talks with Dr. Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist and Chris Prevatt, Beef Cattle and Forage Commodity Director for the Alabama Farmers Federation. This podcast is tailored towards producers and extension agents in Florida.
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How crop insurance can help farmers stay in business (opens the original)
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Crop insurance is an increasingly important tool for managing the production and price risks facing farmers and ranchers. In this episode, Dr. Hunter Biram of the University of Arkansas breaks down how federal crop insurance works and how it complements Farm Service Agency programs. The episode dives into discussion about what producers should know about coverage options. The conversation also explores Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance, livestock risk protection, basis risk, and how
Navigating uncertainty and new regulations in the beef cattle market (opens the original)
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Hannah Baker speaks with Dr. Marcelo Wallau about the latest pressures facing the U.S. beef cattle industry, from the announcement of increased beef imports to the reopening of the Mexican border and recent beef packing plant closures. They discuss how these developments are affecting cattle prices and decisions about herd rebuilding. Given the market turmoil, producers are left navigating a great deal of uncertainty, which this episode aims to clarify.
Pasture Mealybug Update: What we know so far (opens the original)
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Pasture mealybug continues to spread across Florida, with new detections raising questions about how the pest is moving and why damage is appearing in some pastures but not others. In this update, Dr. Brent Sellers and Dr. Isaac Esquivel discuss the latest field observations, early detection, insecticide use, and strategies for managing affected pastures during the stockpiling season. They also share emerging findings and highlight the many questions researchers are still working to answer.
Navigating Forages and Cows with Dr. Mary Beth Hall (opens the original)
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In this presentation, Dr. Mary Beth Hall explores how Florida's unique growing conditions shape forage quality and availability. She discusses the importance of balancing digestibility and effective fiber to support rumen function, while considering how forage type, maturity, processing and environmental conditions affect animal performance. The presentation also examines practical considerations for both dairy and beef cattle producers.
Our Research in Perspective: Optimizing Fall Forage Stockpiling for Florida Beef Cattle (opens the original)
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How can producers reduce winter feeding costs while maintaining forage quality? In this episode of Our Research in Perspective , UF graduate researcher Olivia Centanni shares findings from her master's research on fall forage stockpiling, rumen digestibility, and silage production in warm-season grasses. Learn which forage species perform best and why fertilization timing matters. Olivia also draws on her data findings, and how these management decisions can improve both cattle nutrition and pro
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