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 [...]
Another Topic in the Latest in Soil Fertility Research, Part 2
Soil fertility research indicates that fertilizer can be used as a form of weed control. Soil health is becoming an every-important topic, with soil fertility research continually advancing. [...]
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 [...]
Ag Operators Can Apply for Assistance for Irma Damaged Ag Land
Explore how ag operators can receive assistance from damage from Irma. Hurricane Irma did a lot of damage to Florida agriculture, and few industries escaped damage. Damage occurred [...]
Primer on Forages for Beef Cattle: The Basics
Explore the basics when it comes to forages for beef cattle. Forages for beef cattle are important to the bottom line of your operation. Forages are one of [...]
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 [...]
An Intro to Improving Soil Quality for Pasture Sustainability
Explore the introduction to improving soil quality for better pastures and a healthier herd. Soil quality is an important topic in all areas of agriculture, and we’re still [...]
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. [...]
Robotic Strawberry Picker Latest in Automated Farm Tech
Farm tech is poised to answer many problems in agriculture. If you live in Central Florida, you’ve likely seen scores of workers out in the strawberry fields, bent [...]
Promoting Nutrient Cycling in Pastures to Improve Cattle Nutrition
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 [...]
Can Citrus Grove Layout Affect Asian Citrus Psyllids?
Read what studies show about citrus grove layout and Asian citrus psyllid populations that cause citrus greening. Florida’s citrus industry is up for anything when it comes to [...]
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 [...]
Griffin Fertilizer Co-Hosts Forages Field Day May 12th
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 [...]
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 [...]
What to Consider When Converting Citrus Groves to Pasture
Read recommendations from UF/IFAS on what to do when converting old citrus groves to pasture land. Citrus greening has left a lot of citrus groves full of diseased [...]
Thoughts to Consider About an El Nino Year and its Effects on Cattle
El Nino creates issues for cattle producers. El Nino years come and go, but it’s good to know how an El Nino year affects your cattle operation. James [...]
UF/IFAS Research Team Locates Cogongrass-Eating Insect
A UF/IFAS research team found a natural enemy of cogongrass on the other side of the world. A pervasive weed in Florida and the southeastern U.S., cogongrass, may [...]
The Fertilizer Institute Honors 4R Advocates at Commodity Classic
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 [...]
Knowing Average Rates for Agriculture Expenses, Part 1: Pasture Leases
Knowing the average rates for ag expenses like pasture leases can be an important step in negotiations. Pasture leases are a common option utilized by Florida cattle operations for [...]