Category: Agribusiness

UF/IFAS researchers address issues facing indoor farms

by Brad Buck

April 18, 2024

Across the globe, people are increasingly turning to greenhouses and indoor vertical farms to grow commodities. The systems use far less land than conventional farms, thereby drastically reducing some environmental impacts, University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Commodities, Controlled-environmental Agriculture, Donald Coon, Environmental Benefits, Greenhouse, Indoor Vertical Farming, Lauren Lindow, Ziynet Boz

Maximizing Watermelon Irrigation Efficiency

by Jay Capasso

April 17, 2024

By Jay Capasso and Bob Hochmuth – UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley Watermelon production relies on precise irrigation management for optimal growth. Getting the duration and frequency of irrigation ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

UF fisheries professor Yanong co-authors “The Aquarium Fish Medicine Handbook”

by Josh Baker

April 11, 2024

The comprehensive fish care how-to-guide officially releases on April 15 By Suzette Cook UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences GAINESVILLE, FL -- Professors from the University of Florida and North Carolina State University ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Aquacultute, Aquarium, Ffgs, Fish, Fish Disease, Fish Health, Fish Medicine, Fisheries, Lewbart, Marine, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, The Aquarium Fish Medicine Handbook, Yanong

From Teeth to T-Bones: Trailblazing a Path in the Meat Industry

by Jessica Czipulis

March 28, 2024

In her first year at UF, 40 Gators Under 40 honoree Hannah Shetters enrolled in general chemistry, one of the many requirements for students interested in dentistry and other health professions. Like many other pre-professional students, Shetters ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, CALS Alumni, Food And Resource Economics, Meat Science

Florida OJ industry weathers compounding pressures

by Megan Winslow

March 25, 2024

A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic setbacks, a study of the state’s orange juice industry by University of Florida researchers reveals. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agribusiness, Ask IFAS, Citrus Greening Disease, Crops, Florida Agricultural Marketing Research Center, Florida Department Of Citrus, Huanglongbing, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Irma, Marisa Zansler, Market, Megan Winslow, OJ, Orange Juice, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

The Florida Citrus Show 2024

by Robin Koestoyo

March 20, 2024

University of Florida citrus and vegetable researchers will present the latest scientific findings for food production at the 78th Florida Citrus Show on April 3. UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center partners with AgNet Media ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops

ABBA Announces UF Department of Animal Sciences as Performance Breeder of the Year

by Matti Moyer

March 20, 2024

By: Jesse Savell The University of Florida (UF) registered its first Brahman cattle in 1949 under the herd number 1113. These cattle were located at the Range Cattle Experiment Station in Ona, FL. The foundation of the original herd came ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Animal Sciences, Beef Cattle, Education

Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners

by Lourdes Mederos

March 18, 2024

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Business, Business Plan, Climate, Consumer, Consumer Preferences, Consumer Reviews, Farm Operations, Farming, Farming Is A Business, Financial Planning, Human Resources, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, La Agricultura Es Un Negocio, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Marketing, Marketing Plan, News, Research, Spanish, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, University Of Florida

Spring Farm Tour 2024

by Gail Somodi

March 18, 2024

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought over ninety participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Manatee County. Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District board ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

¡Descubra cómo iniciar su propio negocio agrícola! UF/IFAS ofrece talleres virtuales en inglés y español para principiantes

by Luz Bahder

March 18, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La agricultura en Florida es un gran negocio. Para sobrevivir en el competitivo mercado actual, los principiantes ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultores, Agricultura, Alimentos, Departamento De Agricultura De EEUU, Departamento De Agricultura Y Servicios Al Consumidor De Florida, Español, Expertos En Agricultura, Fincas, Florida, Gestion, Granjas, Implementacion, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Manejo De Negocios, Mercadeo, Mercado, Negocios, Operaciones Agricolas, Plan De Mercadeo, Plan De Negocios, Planeamiento, Principiantes, Rentabilidad, Spanish, Taller En Espanol, Talleres, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Hardy, UF/IFAS En El Condado De Polk, Ventas

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