Nominations for the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award are being accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by April 1st. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services [...]
Know the rules when it comes to agricultural drone use so that you stay within the letter of the law. Agricultural drone use is becoming more and more common [...]
See the leading mobile ag apps for use on the farm or ranch, in the grove, or other ag operation. Technology has always been a driving force in agriculture, [...]
The first Florida 4R Field Day saw the announcement of the launch of the new Florida 4R Certification Program to improve and protect water quality. Agriculture is a big [...]
See facts and statistics about the traditional Thanksgiving meal, brought to you by hard-working US farmers. Sitting down to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a favorite way to kick [...]
Executive director of the Florida Hemp Association, Jeff Sharkey, shared his thoughts on making a business plan for hemp. Since being unclassified by the federal government, the interest in hemp [...]
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program (VFAP) assists veterans start sustainable careers in Florida ag, supplying the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Agriculture is in need of people [...]
Ag industry leaders have shown support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which aims to improve the process of hiring seasonal and permanent workers. Many sectors of the ag [...]
The USDA is sending out the Fruit Chemical Use Survey to fruit growers in 11 states, including Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers and other fruit producers should be on [...]
As Hurricane Dorian threatens landfall at Florida’s east coast, UF/IFAS Extension agents are getting ready to assess the ag damage in the aftermath. Hurricane Dorian is bearing down on [...]
Prepare as early as possible for a storm by following these US/IFAS tips on getting the farm hurricane-ready. The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June 1st to November 30th, [...]
Find out more about growing hemp in Florida by attending one of these Road Tour meetings. The Hemp Industries Association of Florida (HIAF) is kicking off a series of informational [...]
Citrus Extension agent shares hurricane planning recommendations for Florida citrus growers. The Atlantic Hurricane season started June 1st, and while initial forecasts called for an average season, the ending [...]
With the growing research into the importance of healthy soil, the Soil Health Institute has outlined a strategy to improve the health of soil. Scientific research all points to [...]
A researcher with UF/IFAS is studying soil microbes and the ‘black box’ of soil with an eye towards improving crop growth. The structure of soil is more complicated than [...]
Explore the details of The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced swine control program. Wild pigs are running amok in the Southeast, including Florida, and ag producers are [...]
Explore the latest data about Florida agriculture from the latest Ag Census from the USDA. The USDA recently released its data from the 2017 Ag Census, which is completed [...]
The Disaster Appropriations Bill was approved by Congress and signed by the President; see what it offers for agriculture. Florida and the Southeast have seen a string of natural [...]
The benefits of agronomy programs and Agriculture’s focus on environment stewardship were the focus of recent Senate hearings. The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently held hearings [...]
Honoring and helping veterans is the best way to honor those who have fallen. Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those people who have died while [...]
