Despite well-documented and comprehensive research into silicon and plant health, it’s not routinely used. Silicon is an effective treatment for alleviating plant stress and promoting plant growth and development, [...]
See drone safety tips for drone pilots from UF/IFAS researchers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Drones are on the forefront of Ag artificial intelligence, or AI, with the [...]
A recent research study found the a third of all ag injuries are sustained by those under 18 years old. Agriculture is well-known as being one of the most [...]
Explore the signs and symptoms of heat stress, plus treatment and prevention, as we move into the hottest weather in Florida. Heat and high humidity are a given during [...]
Meet the latest winners of FDACS’s Florida Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award for 2021. Every year, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) awards the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award to recognize [...]
Nominate a woman in agriculture for the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award by August 1st. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Ag Commissioner Nikki [...]
Know what to look for to ensure you’re buying quality feed when buying hay to supplement your livestock’s diet. Buying quality feed is an important consideration when you need [...]
Nutrient leaching means you are losing money, says UF/IFAS Northeast Extension District Director. Florida’s typical sandy has benefits for growers, including ease of tillage and early production, but it [...]
See tips on pesticide application to ensure that your pesticide applications are always successful, and to earn a CEU. Pesticides are part of any comprehensive integrated pest management (IPM) [...]
Explore the many benefits to using the Four Rs for applicators and producers when it comes to nutrients, for both the environment and the grower! The Growing Matters Coalition has launched [...]
Now is a good time to finish hurricane prep to make sure your ag operations is ready ahead of the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The U.S. National [...]
See tips in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for avoiding the salt-out of liquid fertilizers. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week, by multi-county citrus Extension agent Ajia Paolillo, shared [...]
Submit an application to SFWMD for any cost-share water projects you may be considering for your ag operation. SFWMD is accepting applications for cost-share water projects, according to a Citrus [...]
University of Florida scientists studying the miracle fruit have “unlocked the mystery” in research for the plant’s viability as new crop for area growers. Scientists with UF’s Tropical Research [...]
Florida growers should be on the lookout for two new exotic pests that could be a detriment to a variety of crops. The Sunshine State has its share of [...]
Do you know someone in Florida ag who should be in the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame? Nominate him or her today. Agriculture is a major industry in Florida, [...]
UF/IFAS is asking those in Florida ag to take a survey on the effects of the pandemic on ag in The Sunshine State. The COVID-19 pandemic, also referred to [...]
Florida farmers and any ag-related business can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 quarantine. The COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, quarantine [...]
See the latest information for those in the Florida agriculture industry from Florida ag leaders concerning COVID-19, also called coronavirus. COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, has caused Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, [...]
Two of Florida’s ag organizations are working to create a pesticide licensing option for testing for certified pesticide applicators. The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has closed down many businesses and [...]