Fall Tasks for Your Pasture
Take care of these fall tasks for your pasture to be a more productive pasture in the springtime. It’s time to prep your pasture for spring, according to a [...]
Q&A: OTC Injection Results by the Numbers
Read the response of Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, on OTC injection results by the numbers. We have been sharing the Q&A Series with Tom Johnson, the owner [...]
CEU Opportunity Part 3: Water Quality and Pesticides
Finish earning a CEU toward the renewal of FDACS restricted-use pesticide license with a look at water quality and pesticides. In our last two blogs, we shared the three [...]
CEU Opportunity Part 2: Degradation of Pesticides
Explore the three types of pesticide degradation as part of earning a CEU toward the renewal of FDACS restricted-use pesticide license. In our last blog, we shared the three [...]
CEU Opportunity Part 1: Fate Processes for Pesticides
Learn about the three fate processes for pesticides and earn a CEU toward the renewal of FDACS restricted-use pesticide license. Those looking to renew their restricted-use pesticide licenses with [...]
A Look at Changes Made to the Produce Safety Rule
See the details made to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule by the FDA. In July of 2024, changes were made to the Food Safety Modernization Act [...]
Fertilizer and Herbicide Found to be a Great Combo for Florida Tomatoes
See the details of research that showed a combination of fertilizer and herbicide to fight weeds and boost production in Florida tomatoes. Florida tomatoes grown in plastic-mulch beds don’t [...]
Details of the EPA’s New Herbicide Strategy
See an explanation of the EPA’s new herbicide strategy from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. The EPA has recently released its new herbicide strategy in response to a [...]
Make Sure Your Farm or Ranch has Filed a Beneficial Ownership Report
Many ag producers must file a Beneficial Ownership Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021, requiring certain businesses to report the [...]
Takeaways From National Farm Safety and Health Week
Explore the important takeaways from National Farm Safety and Health Week National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024 is September 15-21st; the annual event has been held the third [...]
Consider a Water Storage Mechanism on Your Farm or Ranch
See all of the reasons why you should consider installing a water storage mechanism on your farm or ranch. Florida is no stranger to high levels of precipitation, especially [...]
Common Herbicides and Their Responses to Heat
When temperatures heat up, you need to know how the most common herbicides respond to heat. Florida is well-known for its hot temperatures. Florida growers need to know how [...]
Tips for Tank Mixing Fertilizers, Pesticides, and More
See tips from UF/IFAS on tank mixing fertilizers, pesticides, and more, to get the most out of your applications. “In some crops, if every pesticide used went out as [...]
Apply for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grant by August 5th
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) grant is open for Florida producers and others needing funding. The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) grant is open for Florida [...]
Characteristics of a Good Cover Crop
See the qualities that make a good cover crop for your ag operation, whether in a grove to control weeds or in a field. Cover crops are getting a [...]
Get Your Timing for Herbicide Applications Just Right Despite Rain
See tips for timing for herbicide applications during Florida’s May to October rainy season from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. Florida’s rainy season is well underway, and that [...]
Improve Herbicide Efficacy
See advice from UF/IFAS weed scientist Ramdas Kanissery on improving herbicide efficacy for citrus growers and others. Weeds are always a concern in agriculture, and whether they are in [...]
Plan Now for After a Hurricane
See what should be on your plate for your citrus grove or other ag operation after a hurricane has passed. We shared information on making a hurricane plan, and [...]
The Details of the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program
See details of the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program, a training fellowship that prepares military personnel for an ag career. It’s an unfortunate truth that many military personnel often struggle [...]
Tips for Using Drones in Ag
See the best advice for using drones in ag, whether you are using a drone for monitoring, management, surveying, and more. The use of drones has become pervasive in [...]
