Attend the Annual Soil Health Summit for Education, Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Registration is open to the public for the first time ever to attend the Annual Soil Health Summit in St. Louis, MO. Soil health is the basis of all [...]
Tips on Interpreting Your Soil Sample
Find UF/IFAS Extension advice offering tips and tricks for interpreting your soil sample for the best results. Taking a regular soil sample is an important part of land management. [...]
Tips for Planting and Fertilizing a Reestablished Pasture
Explore tips and recommendations for correctly planting and fertilizing a reestablished pasture. The warm months are a time to establish and reestablish pastures, even in Florida. We’ve shared [...]
Steps for a Grazing Plan to Help Reduce Internal Parasites in Livestock
Find five Extension-approved options to add to your grazing plan to reduce internal parasites in your livestock. Cattle producers and all livestock operators are always on the lookout [...]
Expert Tips on Managing Soil Health for Strawberry Productivity
Explore how strawberry productivity can be improved by managing soil health. Soil health is an important aspect of strawberry production. According to a GrowingProduce.com article, “The chemical, physical, [...]
Five Resolutions for Better Soil Health on the Farm
Find recommendations for having better soil health in 2018, from the people at the Soil Health Partnership. The New Year is a time to make resolutions to improve, [...]
Program Aims to Clean Soil of Herbicide Residue Using Charcoal
See how a University of Florida program is using charcoal to clean soil of herbicide residue. Many ag soils can have leftover herbicide residue from prior crops. Any [...]
New Tool Promises to Combat P Fixation and Improve Efficiency
A new tool is aimed at fighting P fixation. Growers are getting a new ally in the fight against Phosphorus fixation, called P fixation, according to an article [...]
Insect Management in Florida Beef Cattle Pastures
See four of the major offenders when it comes to insect management in beef cattle pastures in Florida. Insects can be a major problem in Florida beef cattle [...]
A Look at Warm Season Legumes
Explore the top three warm season legumes for nitrogen fixing and more in beef cattle forage pastures. Warm season legumes are popular for their ability to fix nitrogen, [...]
Factors to Consider When Using Cover Crops as Supplemental Forage
Look into these factors when considering using cover crops as a supplemental forage. Cover crops are an important facet of a farmer’s field management, but they can also [...]
High-Density Citrus Plantings Producing High Yields
One Florida growing company is finding success planting high-density citrus. A recent Florida Citrus Mutual conference saw the presentation of the high numbers of a high-density citrus operation. According [...]
Five New Crops Florida Growers Can Consider Growing
Florida growers can look into these five crops to expand their operations. Florida growers have one of the broadest range of crops available to grow of any state. [...]
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, [...]
UF/IFAS Research Looks at Controlling Weeds in Vegetable Operations
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 [...]
Using Monesin on Beef Cattle Grazing Low-Quality Forages
A look at the effectiveness in using monesin in beef cattle grazing low-quality forages. In Florida, warm-season grasses can be of low quality, a factor that can negatively impact animal [...]
Managing Liver Flukes in Your Beef Cattle Herd
Read a Q&A on liver flukes management in beef cattle. There is a lot to contend with as a beef cattle operator, especially in the tropical climate of [...]
Bumblebees Proven to Improve Blueberry Yields
Study shows bumblebees increase blueberry yields. It’s well understood that bees are vital to many crops, but it’s long been the role of honeybees as pollinators that has [...]
Part of FDACS Water BMPs? There are Changes to Know About
There have been changes made to FDACS Best Management Practices—BMPs—concerning water that Florida citrus growers need to know about. Florida citrus growers have long been participants in the [...]
Ag Facts for National Ag Day
Find some great ag facts in celebration of National Ag Day. March 21st is National Ag Day. While any day is a good one to thank a farmer, [...]