UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Suwannee County has a largely diverse agriculture industry and cattle production is a large component. Hay, silage, and pasture production are also large industries that stem from the cattle production systems in place within the county.
Hurricanes are always are threat to Florida each fall. Most Floridians have some experience with hurricanes, but very few of us are truly prepared for a direct hit by a really strong storm. Livestock producers have learned some… Read More
Hardee County 4-H Agriculture Camp July 2017 In Hardee County, the agriculture industry generates over 73 percent of our job market. What is unique about the agriculture in Hardee County is that it heavily varies from where it… Read More
What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence to change the world… Read More
By Ricky Telg GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Data about the safety and health of agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers in Florida is severely outdated, according to the director of a newly formed agricultural health and safety center, and is… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Water Institute has received a $5 million, five- year grant to promote water security for the region’s farmers, foresters and the environment. The Water Institute, a campus-wide interdisciplinary Institute, received the… Read More
Being a farmer, regardless of the operation’s size comes with many challenges, from battling the elements to wrestling with pests to finding a market for the commodities we grow. Finding time to build a cash flow statement every year… Read More
When working in agricultural operations such as a nursery, farm or grove, the concentration and frequency of exposure to agricultural contaminants can cause a variety of respiratory problems. Normally our own respiratory system filters some particles before getting to… Read More
Youth Learning Aquaculture through Ag Literacy Day Ag Literacy Day is an annual event held each spring where hundreds of agriculture industry representatives read a designated children’s book about agriculture in elementary school classrooms around the state. This year… Read More
2017 Miss United States Agriculture- Emily Lightner Econ Livestock 4-H Clubs, Senior Member, Emily Lightner recently participated in the 2017 Miss United States Agriculture Competition. The purpose of the competition is to share about your state’s agriculture. Emily represented… Read More
