Benefits of Getting the Right Rate
See the recommendations from a UF/IFAS researcher on getting the “right rate” when it comes to citrus nutrition. The Four Rs of nutrient use are the right time, right placement, [...]
Study: Constant Nutrition Supplied by Controlled-Release Fertilizer Improves Citrus Yield and Fruit Quality
The results of a UF/IFAS study indicates controlled-release fertilizer is a basic of citrus nutrition. Nutrition is shaping up to be a major force in the fight to combat [...]
Water Sensors Advance in Technology
See how water sensor technology is advancing and moving into new areas to continue to deliver more value to those in the ag industry. Water sensors are an [...]
Don’t Forget This Essential Nutrient in Your Fertilization Schedule
Many growers forget about this essential nutrient, to the detriment of crop growth and yield. When it comes to nutrients, all growers know about the main three nutrients: [...]
Another Topic in the Latest in Soil Fertility Research, Part 2
Soil fertility research indicates that fertilizer can be used as a form of weed control. Soil health is becoming an every-important topic, with soil fertility research continually advancing. [...]
UF/IFAS Researcher Recommends Continuous Fertilizing for HLB-Infected Citrus
A UF/IFAS Assistant Professor maintains continuous fertilizing for HLB-infected citrus trees. HLB-infected citrus trees have a smaller root ball, according to research and an article in a Citrus [...]
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, [...]
FL Grower Citrus Achievement Award Winner: Getting the Most Growing Under Cover
Read what FL grower Citrus Achievement Award Winner Ed Pines has to say about getting the most out of growing citrus under a protective screening. Any development that [...]
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 [...]
Florida Tomato Grower Honored With 4R Advocate Award
Florida tomato grower Gary Reeder was one of five farmers in the country given the 4R Advocate Award for 2017. Tomato grower and fourth-generation farmer, Gary Reeder, earned [...]
Citrus Forecast for Florida Drops in March
See what the latest citrus forecast predicted for the 2016-17 Florida citrus season. March 9th saw the release of the latest USDA citrus forecast for the U.S.’s citrus [...]
New Highlands County Citrus Growers Assoc. President Shares Thoughts
Read what the new Highlands County Citrus Growers Association President, had to say on citrus topics. The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association’s (HCCGA) Annual Meeting on March 2nd [...]
What to Consider When Converting Citrus Groves to Pasture
Read recommendations from UF/IFAS on what to do when converting old citrus groves to pasture land. Citrus greening has left a lot of citrus groves full of diseased [...]
Micronutrients and Root Health Could Be Allies in the Fight Against HLB
A UF/IFAS researcher is looking at how micronutrients can help in the fight against HLB. Everyone is looking for a way to beat HLB, also called citrus greening. [...]
The Fertilizer Institute Honors 4R Advocates at Commodity Classic
The Fertilizer Institute honored five farmers and retailer partners as 4R advocates. The Fertilizer Institute is set to honor five farmers and retailer partners as 4R advocates at [...]
Knowing Average Rates for Agriculture Expenses, Part 1: Pasture Leases
Knowing the average rates for ag expenses like pasture leases can be an important step in negotiations. Pasture leases are a common option utilized by Florida cattle operations for [...]
New Year’s Resolutions to Consider for Your Agribusiness
Take some time to make a few resolutions for your agribusiness—and plan how you’re going to keep them—going into 2017. Making changes is never easy; it’s one reason [...]
Summary of Florida’s State of the Citrus Industry Survey, Part 1
Florida’s citrus industry is dominating the state’s ag news as it fights citrus greening, also known as HLB. All eyes were turned to the latest USDA citrus forecast, which [...]
Psyllid Spraying: the Edge Effect and Dormant Sprays
Psyllid spraying was the topic du jour at a recent citrus health management area workshop in Immokalee. The workshop was organized by Ron Hamel, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s Executive Vice [...]
A Primer on Cattle Leases
Leasing land for cattle can be a desirable proposition as long as you get the right set of circumstances. Many cattle producers have questions about cattle leases, and the [...]