Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch

06/10/2026

Following the United States Department of Agriculture confirming the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in South Texas, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took aggressive action and issued Emergency Rule 5CER26-6, which places heightened restrictions on the importation of warm-blooded animals into Florida from designated infested zones and high-risk areas.

Florida Places Heightened Requirements on Animal Imports TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the United States Department of Agriculture confirming the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in South Texas, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today took aggressive action and issued Emerge...

06/08/2026

Concerned about your carbon footprint when choosing grass-fed beef for your family? Research shows that carbon sequestration in pasture grasslands could lower the carbon footprint of grass-finished beef, as opposed to conventionally-raised beef. Beyond carbon, our ranch offers real environmental benefits, like protecting water quality, building soil health, and maintaining wildlife habitat. We commit to producing beef that's delicious and nutritious, while sustaining the land as caretakers for years to come. Purchase from your local farm today: https://dh-lr.com/grass-fed-beef

06/05/2026

Today’s beef cattle are bigger than they were a generation ago, and according to Kansas State University experts, that shift may represent more than a passing cycle in the cattle industry. As producers face rising costs, changing technologies and evolving market demands, larger carcass weights are increasingly becoming part of the industry’s approach to efficiency and profitability.

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss why larger cattle and heavier carcass weights may be the “new normal” in the beef industry.

06/03/2026

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlighted the major victories included in the Florida Legislature’s 2026/2027 state budget that support farmers, prioritize land conservation, strengthen our domestic food supply chain, invest in agricultural education, and more. https://centralfloridaagnews.com/ag-commissioner-simpson-highlights-major-wins-for-florida-agriculture-in-state-budget/

06/01/2026

You've probably seen "organic" labels at the grocery store, but what do they actually mean? For beef to be labeled USDA organic, cattle must be raised in conditions that accommodate their natural tendencies (like pasture grazing), fed 100 percent organic feed and forage, and never given antibiotics or hormones. It's a rigorous, expensive certification process. Many quality ranches practice sustainable, antibiotic-free ranching without formal organic certification. When shopping, look for transparency about farming practices, just like you see at farms like ours. Get your homegrown beef today: https://dh-lr.com/grass-fed-beef

05/29/2026

During a recent press conference, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson commented on the state’s current wildfire conditions and what can be expected in the coming months.
Commissioner Simpson said, “Florida is already nearing our annual wildfire totals, and we are only entering the peak of wildfire season. With drought conditions affecting the entire state, the wildfire threat across Florida remains extremely high..."

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is warning residents about heightened wildfire risks as drought conditions intensify and the

05/27/2026

Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) has a longer season of growth than Bahiagrass or Bermudagrass, so it can help cattle ranchers and dairy farmers bridge the gap between summer perennial grasses and winter annual forages. Limpograss can also be stockpiled, and strip grazed to reduce the need for hay feeding from October through mid-January. Limpograss is also more tolerant of poorly drained soils than either of our traditional summer perennial grasses.

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) has a longer season of growth than Bahiagrass or Bermudagrass, so it can help cattle ranchers and dairy farmers bridge the gap between summer perennial grasses and winter annual forages. Limpograss can...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their service and dedication makes it possible for us to live, work, and raise our families on this land we love. We're deeply grateful to all who have served and continue to serve our nation. As a family ranch, we're honored to have the blessing of serving our community, and being able to provide nourishing food for all, including the families of those who have given so much. http://dh-lr.com/

05/22/2026

Spring fever, grass fever, and stocker fever are the trifecta of fevers that can either bring prosperity or put a person down for the count. Spring fever is an ailment commonly occurring in people who work indoors, but it can infect those with professions that work outdoors, behind a steering wheel, or even those who do not work, though it is less prevalent in the latter. Spring fever in cattle producers largely is associated with fertilizing and spraying pastures and hay fields and rounding up rogue cattle that have found a hole in the fence...

Spring fever, grass fever, and stocker fever are the trifecta of fevers that can either bring prosperity or put a person down for the count. Spring fever is ...

05/20/2026

Body condition score (BCS) at calving is one of the best predictors of reproductive performance in beef cows. The period between calving and rebreeding is the most nutritionally demanding stage of production because nutrient requirements are at their greatest due to lactation and peak milk production. When energy intake does not meet energy demand, cows must rely on body energy reserves (fat stores) to make up the deficit.

Separate thin cows from those in adequate body condition to help manage nutrition and allocate feed resources.