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 [...]
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 [...]
Find tips and “best practices” to get top results and avoid catastrophe when tank mixing. Tank mixing is a common practice for growers to utilize tank mixing to [...]
Explore how the Tree Defender protects young citrus trees from citrus greening. In the past, when trees in a citrus grove test positive for citrus greening (also called [...]
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 [...]
Researchers with UF/IFAS look into combating weeds that impede the growth of vegetables. UF/IFAS researchers have found options for controlling common weeds that affect vegetable growth and an [...]
Ag theft is likely on the rise in an ag community near you. There’s a bumper sticker I’ve seen that assures, “My tractor costs more than your Beemer.” [...]
Citrus growers discussed two important issues in the industry: psyllid control and bactericides. Where do you stand? A forum in Sebring in mid-May focused on two main issues [...]
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 [...]
A UF/IFAS study proves that infrequent spraying results in poor psyllid control. Florida citrus growers have been fighting citrus greening since it was first detected in 2005 in [...]
UF/IFAS researchers are asking Florida ranchers with Brahman cattle to participate in a project aimed at identifying the best genes and improving the breed. The beef cattle sector [...]
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 [...]
Explore the basic things you need to know when it comes to the FDA’s approaching Produce Safety Rule. The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act features a Produce Safety [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Read all about the finger lime, and why it could be the next thing in Florida citrus. A recent article by UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center professor [...]
The 2017 Asian citrus psyllid season has started off high. The Florida citrus industry has been watching the Asian citrus psyllid levels in Florida rise for the past [...]
The latest data from the USDA Farm and Land Survey shows a decrease in farming in the U.S. The USDA conducts a yearly survey on the total number [...]
Avocado growers may soon have a new tool against the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Avocado growers have been battling laurel wilt fungus, a disease that kills both avocado trees [...]
Food trends offer opportunities for Florida farmers. Florida’s ag industry is a varied one. With our long growing season, Florida farmers are poised to grow just about whatever [...]
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 [...]