Research Looks to Use AI To Assess Livestock Mobility
A group of UF/IFAS scientists are conducting research into using AI to assess livestock mobility for horses, cattle, and more. Keeping livestock healthy is an important part of any [...]
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Open
Nominate a deserving individual in the ag industry to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame by September 1st. The FL Agricultural Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for [...]
Sign Up Soon for the 2022 Census of Agriculture
The deadline to request to be included in the 2022 Census of Agriculture is fast approaching; sign up by June 30th. The 2022 Census of Agriculture is a survey [...]
Research Looks Into Tea as an Alternative Crop
Read about the research that has been ongoing into the viability of tea as an alternative crop in The Sunshine State. Florida has hundreds of crops that grow well [...]
Flooded Crop Mitigation Research
See the results of research into flooded crop mitigation that could be a solution for Florida farmers dealing with flooded fields. Flooded fields are a common problem for Florida [...]
Scouting and Treatment for the Newest Cucurbit Disease
Learn what to look for when scouting for cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV), the newest cucurbit disease. Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) was first detected in California in 2019 [...]
A Look at the Different Methods to Grow Tomatoes
See the advantages and disadvantages of the three different methods utilized to grow tomatoes commercially. There are three different options used to grow tomatoes commercially, with some options allowing [...]
Market and Production Updates for Peppers
See updates for peppers concerning the current market and production from a member of the industry. In a recent interview, pepper grower Neil Mazal, with East Coast Farms and [...]
The Benefits of Bamboo as an Alternative Crop
A recent event drew many from Florida agriculture looking to learn about the benefits of bamboo of as an alternative crop. Florida growers gathered recently in Lake Placid to [...]
Utilize Preventative Sprays for Rindworm in Watermelon
Florida watermelon growers are urged by a UF/IFAS Extension agent to utilize preventative sprays to combat rindworm in watermelon. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) [...]
A Look at Watermelon Diseases Update
Explore current updates for watermelon diseases thus far in the Florida season for North Florida. Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, Bob Hochmuth, shared updates on the [...]
Tips for Managing Weeds in Row Middles
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for managing weeds in the row middles of your citrus grove. Managing weeds in the row middles of a citrus grove [...]
Tips for Assessing Your Water Distribution System
See tips for assessing your water distribution system to be in compliance with current and proposed FDA requirements. A recent UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains that the FDA has [...]
Grazing Management Factors to Consider
See factors that need to be taken into consideration for ensuring a grazing management program is effective. Florida beef operations looking to save on costs are likely to consider [...]
The Good and Bad of Individual Protective Covers
Explore the good and bad of individual protective covers, or IPCs, for Florida citrus from a UF/IFAS citrus horticulturist. The research has shown there’s both good and bad of [...]
A Look at Adjuvants for Increasing Pesticide Effectiveness
Explore the use of adjuvants for increasing pesticide effectiveness to efficiently target insects, diseases, and more in agriculture. Pesticides are an important part of the agriculture industry as there [...]
Florida Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam Available Online
Those needing to take the Florida Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam may now do so online as well as in person. Those in The Sunshine State looking to apply pesticides [...]
Make it to The UF Flavor Summit
Make plans to join the UF Flavor Summit, February 22-24, held Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida to learn about the science behind flavor. The University of Florida’s (UF) [...]
Protect the Value of Your Stored Hay
See the practices that cattle ranchers can use to protect the value of stored hay and safeguard your herd’s forage stores. Hay is a commonly used cattle forage, especially [...]
Attend the Florida Ag Expo
Make plans now to attend the Florida Ag Expo on November 18th at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, FL. Those in the Florida ag industry [...]