Cressleaf groundsel, or yellowtop, is a butterweed that’s toxic to cattle. It’s native to Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, and Texas, and is also found in states including South Dakota and Ohio. This weed grows in prairies and floodplains in clay and loam soils. Below we’ve summarized what you need to know about […]
2 Ways to Warm a Newborn Calf After Exposure to Extreme Cold
If you’re a beef or a dairy farmer and you breed your cows on a schedule that produces calves all year long, you know how dangerous freezing winter temperatures can be for newborn calves. Being prepared to facilitate their survival is of utmost importance. If you’ve got a newborn that is suffering from cold stress […]
2 More Ways to Prep Before Your Cows Are Ready to Deliver
According to the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System calves are typically born during the months of February, March, and April. With calving season in full swing here are two more things you can do, according to Beef Magazine, to make sure you’re prepared before your cows are ready to deliver their babies. Be Ready […]
2 Ways to Prepare Before Your Cows Are Ready to Deliver
Out of 70 percent of beef cows in the U.S. half of their calves were born during the months of February, March, and April, according to a beef cow-calf study conducted by the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System in 2017 and 2018. So with calving season currently underway here are two things you can […]
Bill Gates Is America’s Biggest Owner of Farmland
Just in case you didn’t know, billionaire businessman Bill Gates is the top private farmland owner in the nation. According to Forbes, the Microsoft co-founder and his wife, Melinda, have been purchasing tracts of farmland across the country for years, but the exact amount of acreage was unknown. However, an article published in mid-January by […]
Dreaming of Moving to the Country in North Florida? It May Be Easier Than You Think
If you’re like many people, you’ve been planning your escape from “big city life” for a while – you need some space. You need peace and quiet. And you need to have plenty of room to just… be. If you’ve been dreaming of moving to the country, North Florida is definitely the place to be. […]
Can You Get a Fixed-Rate Mortgage When You Buy Land?
Land loans are a little bit different from home loans – and they’re not as common as home loans are, so you may have fewer options. Unfortunately, that means that there’s less competition between lenders, so lenders have the “upper hand.” Your Lake City REALTOR® will be able to point you toward a local lender […]
How Many Acres Do You Need for a Horse in Florida?
If you’re thinking about buying an equestrian property in North Florida (or anywhere else in Florida), you probably have a lot of questions – and one of the first you’ll likely come up with is this: How many acres do you need for a horse in Florida? Here’s what you need to know. How Many […]
Can I Get a Mortgage on a Farm?
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in North Florida, you may not have all the cash to buy it outright – but can you get a mortgage to purchase farmland? Here’s what you need to know. Can I Get a Mortgage on a Farm? Usually, you can borrow money to buy a farm. The […]
Farmland FAQ: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying Farmland in Florida
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in Lake City or a nearby community, you need to do your homework. Check out this farmland FAQ if you’re considering starting your own farm – it covers a lot of the common questions we get from people who are looking for land around Lake City. Farmland FAQ: […]
