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by Marcelo Wallau and Chris Prevatt
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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- Today43 min
Winter feeding and profit: Live from Sunbelt
Recorded live at the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, Marcelo sits down with Maggie Justice and Ken Kelley of Auburn University and Pedro Carvalho of the University of Georgia to talk about getting cattle through the winter. After a summer drought left hay in short supply, the panel shares practical ways to test hay, cut waste, and choose feeds based on what they actually deliver rather than what they cost. They also cover the business side of raising cattle, including planning for the next generation of farmers. This episode includes interactive experiences with a live audience.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Hurricane-proofing Southeast pastures
In this episode of Cow Talks, Marcelo talks with Dr. Jose Dubeux (UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center) and Dr. Ed Twidwell (Louisiana State University) about preparing forage and livestock systems for hurricane season. They cover the steps to take when a storm is approaching. Dr. Dubeux shares lessons from Hurricane Michael, and Dr. Twidwell describes how pastures recovered after Katrina and Rita. They also discuss long-term resilience, diversifying forages, avoiding overstocking, and keeping trees off fence lines. For more detail, listeners can find the UF/IFAS EDIS publication “Hurricane Preparedness for Forage Crops in the Southeastern United States” on the Ask IFAS website.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Live from Sunbelt: What it takes to make high-quality hay
Recorded live at the 40th Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, this episode of Cow Talks covers what it takes to make high-quality hay in the Southeast.Marcelo is joined by Josh Beeson, a North Carolina hay producer; Mark Mauldin, UF/IFAS Extension Agent in Washington County, Florida; and Dr. Liliane Silva of Clemson University. They discuss why cutting at the right time matters most, how soil fertility and testing support better hay, why hay is often put up wetter than producers realize, and how farmers are getting through a year of drought and high input costs. They also share how the Southeastern Hay Contest helps producers learn what’s in their hay.
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Parasite control for Southeast livestock
Dewormers aren’t working the way they used to, and treating the whole herd may be part of the problem. Dr. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, a parasitologist at the University of Georgia, explains how drug resistance develops and why targeting only the animals that need treatment, dosing by actual weight, and combining drug classes can keep dewormers effective longer. She also lays out a simple five-step plan that cattle, sheep, and goat producers in the Southeast can start using right away to cut parasite losses on their operations.
- 4 weeks ago24 min
Pasture mealybug update: New research and management strategies
Marcelo Wallau shares the latest updates on pasture mealybug and its growing impact on forage production across Florida. He discusses ongoing research into insecticide effectiveness, forage susceptibility and biological control, along with current recommendations for identifying and managing infestations. As researchers work to better understand the pest, this episode highlights emerging strategies to improve long-term resilience.
- Oct 2, 202631 min
Beef markets and meat science with Dr. Dean Pringle
In this episode of Cow Talks, host Marcelo Wallau sits down with Dr. Dean Pringle, the new chair of the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences, to talk about his plans for the department, including a stakeholder-driven strategic plan. Dr. Pringle introduces the Animal Products Excellence Center (APEX), a revitalized meat science hub meant to connect genetics, nutrition, and management on the ranch to the Florida consumer.
- Sep 25, 202629 min
El Niño is here: What's ahead for Florida farms
In this episode of Cow Talks, host Marcelo Wallau is joined by Dr. Clyde Fraisse, professor of agrometeorology in UF's Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, to break down the strong El Niño forming in the Pacific and what it could mean for Florida this fall, winter, and spring. They discuss the higher odds of above-average rainfall along with why this may be a good year to invest in cool-season forages.
- Sep 18, 202627 min
Challenges of corn silage and sorghum in the Southeast: Panel Discussion
Marcelo Wallau talks with a panel of industry agronomists and nutritionists about growing corn and sorghum silage in the Southeast. They cover this season's challenges, such as late frosts, dry weather, nematodes, and the tight timelines dairies work underm and what those mean for fiber digestibility. The group also discusses where sorghum fits in the rotation and why hybrid selection matters less than solid management and a good crew.
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