We are delighted to share photos of our first calf of the season. One of our seasoned cows gave birth to “Patch” a 70+ pound bull calf on Thursday February 19 at the Loxahatchee property. Mother is DirtyFace (age 12 years 5 months) and is the first calf of our new herd bull who was … Read more
Joanna Boynton, CFP® and I had a busy week with regards to the Purebred Hereford herd. On the Homestead Ranch we welcomed our newest calf, Patch (notice the brown patch on his face). All the other cows are pregnant and due within the next month. At the Yeehaw Junction Ranch, we had weaned the calves … Read more
South Florida is experiencing much colder weather than usual this winter, even reaching below freezing temperatures. In response to the question, “How Does Cold Weather Affect Sugar Cane”, Wayne Boynton replied…. Here is a brief answer to your frozen sugarcane question. Normally, when we get cold, we get various degrees of damage. Not too cold … Read more
In the subtropical expanse of South Florida, cattle ranching is a battle against heat, dense brush, and unpredictable weather. Managing a herd across hundreds of acres of palmetto scrub and wetlands makes traditional “eyes-on” management nearly impossible. This is why 701x smart ear tags have become an essential tool for the modern Florida cattleman. Real-Time … Read more
Congratulations to the Boynton family for receiving the 2025 Pioneer Family of the Year award at this year’s Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau Dinner! A truly well-deserved honor. Those in attendance really enjoyed learning more about the family last night — such an interesting and inspiring story!