Oh Deer! — Planting Wildlife Food Plots
Have you seen big game in your area but they never seem to cross in front of your sights? Planting wildlife food plots is one way to help attract game species to stop right in front of your… Read More
Category: Agriculture
Attracting Interest in Community Gardens with Signs
While community gardens are becoming increasingly popular and sprouting up in various locations, for those who have never heard of the concept, they are often left confused by what community garden sites are, their function, and what they… Read More
How well do you know your soil?
Improving soil health is a focus many universities have put as a goal “front and center” for research and extension. Not only does it encourage best agricultural practices that help farmers make money, but also benefits the environment… Read More
Precision Agriculture is About Efficiency
With corn harvests complete, growers are reviewing their yield data to see areas of the field that may need management modification. Grid sampling of soil in the fall helps to see where pH and nutrients may be off…. Read More
Agritourism Operation: Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
An experience for exploring, learning and enjoyment Family activities are essential to promote, foster, and strengthen effective bonds between parents and children. Also, they help the development of self-esteem, the release of stress and improve communication between family… Read More
UF professors to lead $15 million grant project to turn seed into jet fuel
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With help from University of Florida researchers, pilots will—in the future—fly jets with fuel made from a tiny seed grown in the Southeast. Besides helping the environment and boosting the economy as a source of… Read More
Weed of the Week – Sicklepod
Sicklepod, also known as coffeebeen, has upright stems, oval leaves, and yellow flowers. Seed pods are round, brownish in color, and contain angular seeds. Mature plants are found in late summer and fall. This weed should be controlled… Read More
Mosquito control and Florida beekeepers
As Florida continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irma, many mosquito control districts in the state are temporarily stepping up their spray programs. It is important to realize how and why this is an important response… Read More
Florida Pasture Lease vs Cropland Lease
National Pasture Lease Information Pasture leasing is an annual expense that needs to be factored into annual budgets. The national average cash rent pasture rates in 2017 are $12.50/acre, which is a decrease of $0.50/acre in comparison of rates… Read More
Hurricane Recovery: Wind-Resistant Trees for Home, Business, and Park Landscaping
Urban forests are the trees that surround our homes, streets, parking lots, schools, and parks. Urban forests can be used to help mitigate the negative effects caused by urbanization and development. While urban forests have many benefits, some… Read More