Preventing and Treating Pinkeye in Beef Cattle
Pinkeye in beef cattle becomes an issue as the weather heats up in The Sunshine State; explore prevention and treatment issues. Florida is headed into the hot season, and [...]
Forage Soil Sample Basics
Read the basics of taking a forage soil sample to get the most out of your Florida beef pastures, from UF/IFAS Extension agents. Soil health is an important part [...]
Attend the Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show January 10th
This year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show revolves around the theme of “Building a Better Florida Cow.” Florida cattle ranchers will be headed to the Turner Agri Civic [...]
Tips on Interpreting Your Soil Sample
Find UF/IFAS Extension advice offering tips and tricks for interpreting your soil sample for the best results. Taking a regular soil sample is an important part of land management. [...]
Eradication Efforts Underway Against the Oriental Fruit Fly
The Oriental fruit fly was found in three different locations in south Miami-Dade County, prompting an eradication effort by FDACS. The Oriental fruit fly is considered “one of [...]
A Look at Best Management Practices, BMPs
Explore Best Management Practices, BMPs, via a South Florida Beef-Forage Program article. Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are defined by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ [...]
Ways Ag Operators can Help Pollinators
Explore how ag growers and producers can help pollinators. By rough estimates, pollinators are responsible for pollinating over 30 percent of the world’s food and fiber crops. All [...]
Florida Citrus Grower’s Take On Psyllid Insecticide Resistance
A Florida citrus grower has suggestions for fellow growers concerning psyllid insecticide resistance report. In a prior blog, we discussed how a seminar at the Citrus Expo featured [...]
Tips for Beef Cattle Producers During Drought
See UF/IFAS recommendations for beef cattle producers during a drought. The rainy season has finally begun in Florida, and like most everyone in The Sunshine State’s ag industry, [...]
Update on Hops Research in Florida Agriculture
Hops research is still on-going at UF/IFAS for use in Florida agriculture. Back in the fall of 2016, the story of research into growing hops in the Sunshine [...]
Robotic Strawberry Picker Latest in Automated Farm Tech
Farm tech is poised to answer many problems in agriculture. If you live in Central Florida, you’ve likely seen scores of workers out in the strawberry fields, bent [...]
Promoting Nutrient Cycling in Pastures to Improve Cattle Nutrition
Explore options for promoting nutrient cycling in your grazing lands. Supplementing cattle feed with forages is an important part of any Florida cattle operation, but ranchers could be [...]
Evaluating Diet Adequacy in Beef Cattle Grazing Situations
Explore options on evaluating diet adequacy in beef cattle grazing on forages. Beef cattle grazing adequacy is an important topic in the Florida beef industry, because beef cattle [...]
Managing Liver Flukes in Your Beef Cattle Herd
Read a Q&A on liver flukes management in beef cattle. There is a lot to contend with as a beef cattle operator, especially in the tropical climate of [...]
Fertilizing Forages for Healthy Feed for Your Cattle
Get a primer on fertilizing forages to boost herd health, vigor, and your bottom line. Florida beef producers rely on forages to supplement feed for their herds, and [...]
Griffin Fertilizer Co-Hosts Forages Field Day May 12th
Don’t miss the free Forages Field Day, May 12th in Kenansville, Florida. Looking to increase your know-how and improve your operation’s forage capabilities? Then don’t miss the Forages [...]
University of Florida Ranks High World-Wide for Agriculture Education and More
The University of Florida recently earned high rankings on a global scale for departments related to science and agriculture education. The University of Florida is a big part [...]
Part of FDACS Water BMPs? There are Changes to Know About
There have been changes made to FDACS Best Management Practices—BMPs—concerning water that Florida citrus growers need to know about. Florida citrus growers have long been participants in the [...]
Florida Ag Officials Declare Victory Over Screwworm
Florida ag officials are closing the animal health checkpoint in Key Largo after no additional screwworms have been detected. Florida ag officials sprang into action in late September [...]
Farmer’s Acceptance of Biocontrol Products Growing
Biocontrol products are increasing both in numbers and in grower acceptance. At the recent Biocontrols USA West 2017 Conference and Expo, one message was evident: grower acceptance of biocontrol [...]