UGA Beef Team

10/02/2026

Tifton Bull Test kicked off yesterday with 144 bulls! Excited for another year, another great group of consignors to work with, and looking forward to watching these young potential herd sires grow!

10/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Hurlbert as the newest member of the UGA Beef Team! Dr. Hurlbert has joined our faculty as an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist, based in Athens.

Growing up as the sixth-generation on her family's ranch in South Dakota, Dr. Hurlbert brings a lifelong passion for the cattle industry to Georgia. She earned her degrees from South Dakota State University and North Dakota State University, with a strong research background in beef cattle nutrition, reproductive physiology, and developmental programming.

At UGA, her primary goal is to partner with Georgia cattle producers and county agents to deliver practical, research-based resources. Her program focuses on cow nutrition, forage utilization, mineral supplementation, and management strategies to boost the profitability and sustainability of local beef operations, while also supporting youth programs and connecting with producers statewide.

Be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her around!

09/18/2026

The winners of our 2026 Top Hand Contest are headed to the National Youth Cattle Working Contest to represent Georgia next week! Congratulations to Josiah Benjamin, Cy Thompson and Riley Adler - wishing you the best of luck as you travel to Kentucky!

✨MEET THE TEAMS✨

From Georgia, we have the MOO CREW (Josiah Benjamin, Cy Thompson and Riley Adler)

Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association in Newnan, Georgia believes the future of agriculture starts with our youth. These young cattlemen dedicated more than 50 hours to classroom instruction and on-the-ranch training in preparation for competition.

Josiah Benjamin is a homeschooled rising senior from Senoia, Georgia, who is currently taking classes at the University of West Georgia and plans to attend the University of Georgia next fall to pursue a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He is the current Northwest District Georgia 4-H President, and 5-Time Master Georgia 4-H’er in animal science judging contests including Dairy Quiz Bowl, Dairy Judging and Poultry Judging

Cy Thompson is a freshman at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, majoring in Agricultural Technology Management. He has supported land management and cattle production since high school and looks forward to learning how cutting-edge technology can strengthen modern food and farming systems.

Riley Adler is a current freshman at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. She is studying agriculture animal sciences and plans to go to vet school to work with food animals. She has worked at Braelinn Animal Hospital almost her whole high school career and has taken many shadowing opportunities to work with other large animal veterinarians.

09/14/2026

Legumes can do more for your grazing system than improve forage quality.

In this article, Dr. Jennifer Tucker takes a closer look at how legumes add nitrogen to the system, what that nitrogen may be worth, and how they can help reduce reliance on purchased fertilizer.

To read more articles like this, be sure to visit ugabeef.com!

In a 2020 survey evaluating the perception of alfalfa production in the Southern United States, many producers easily recognized the value of legumes for improving forage quality and seasonal yield potential. Interestingly, only 10% of the respondents expressed an interest in the inclusion of alfalf...

09/11/2026

Happy Friday and Never Forget!
- Georgia Bull Evaluation, Calhoun

09/10/2026

Calf scours can turn a promising calving season into a costly problem in a hurry. In this 'Beef Tips n' Advice' article, Dr. Brad Heins breaks down what causes scours, how to reduce the risk, and what to look for when deciding whether a calf needs treatment.

To read more articles like this and subscribe to our newsletter, be sure to visit ugabeef.com!

Diarrhea and other digestive diseases are some of the most common causes of death loss and morbidity in beef and dairy herds in the United States. With a variety of viruses, bacteria, and parasites capable of causing disease, it is difficult to accurately identify the organism responsible for the di...

09/09/2026

Our website now features a dedicated landing page for Pasture Mealybug resources and updates.

You can check it out at the link below, or access them directly via Georgia Forages!

For the best available resources on the Pasture Mealybug, please visit the Georgia Forage Team’s PMB hub by clicking the button below.

09/07/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is the final day to register for the UGA Master Cattleman Program!

• Dates: Sept 14 – Nov 2 (Mondays at 6:00 PM)
• Location: Chattooga County Ag Center
• Cost: $100 (includes meals, course notebook, and hat)

For full program schedule and registration, visit ugabeef.com/mcp

09/04/2026

Temperatures have been climbing across Georgia this week, increasing the risk of heat stress in cattle. Hot and humid conditions can take a heavy toll on your herd's health and productivity. Now is a good time to make sure your herd and your facilities are prepared.

Here are some essential tips to help keep your livestock cool and safe!

For more information about managing cattle during hot weather, contact your local UGA Cooperative Extension office.

09/02/2026

Should producers market calves at weaning or retain ownership to precondition?

In the latest episode of the 'UGA Beef Tips' Podcast, Dr. Pedro Fontes, Dr. Pedro Carvalho, and Dr. Will Secor break down this question! They discuss the price-weight relationship and price slide, how to calculate the value of gain versus the cost of gain, and how management and health affect outcomes.

Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dr. Pedro Fontes, Dr. Pedro Carvalho, and Dr. Will Secor discuss whether producers should market calves at weaning or retain ownership to precondition/background them. The episode explains the price-weight relationship and price slide, how to calculate the value of gain versus the cost of gain, and....