Artificial Insemination in Cattle

There are many management decisions that must be made when choosing how to breed your cattle. The biggest decision is if you prefer to use live bulls or stored semen. If you decide you… Read More
Posted: February 26, 2021
There are many management decisions that must be made when choosing how to breed your cattle. The biggest decision is if you prefer to use live bulls or stored semen. If you decide you… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Artificial Insemination, Christa Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, UF
Posted: February 23, 2021
The Gulf Shellfish Institute (GSI) works with industry, research and regulatory partners throughout Florida and the Gulf region to improve and increase the production of bivalve shellfish for both ecological and economic benefit. Key to… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: clam, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf Shellfish Institute, manatee county, restoration, shellfish, water quality
Posted: February 9, 2021
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, COVID-19, environment, Envirothon, Livestock, manatee county, sarasota county, Soil and Water Conservation District, Soils, UF/IFAS Extension, Water conservation
Posted: July 20, 2020
Who Needs the LBMP? All landscape maintenance professionals in Manatee County that ARE NOT applying fertilizer (other than clerical or administrative staff) must individually obtain a Landscape Best Management Practices (Landscape BMP) certification from the… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, Professional Development, Water
Tags: best management practices, BMP, fertilizer, LBMP, manatee county
Posted: July 14, 2020
Originally published June 28, 2019. Updated July 14, 2020 and March 15, 2021. Note: For a quick list of resources related to blue-green algae blooms, just scroll to the end! Summer is here. Sunshine, high… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: algae, bloom, blue green algae, cyanobacteria, Florida Sea Grant, HAB, manatee county
Posted: April 23, 2020
Beef frequently gets a bad name in the protein world. You often hear reports that eating beef is bad for you. In fact, in moderation, beef can be a good and nutritious source of protein. … Read More
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Christa L. Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, pasture, UF
Posted: December 10, 2019
Growing a Pomegranate Tree By: Joy Derksen, Master Gardener Volunteer 2004 Come the holidays and I think of the pomegranate tree. Dressed up for the holidays with a quantity of ornament-like fruits hanging on the… Read More
Posted: September 13, 2019
Manatee County has a rich history in celebrating Farm City Week. Each year this week is filled with agricultural events and celebrations for the community to enjoy. One unique event is the Manatee County Farm… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christa Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, pasture, UF
Posted: July 3, 2019
Flat, green and wet. A verdant expanse of swamp, river and estuary. But also, seasonally dry, home to cactus and a friend of fire. Florida is a land of dichotomy, initially identified by its vast… Read More
Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Burn, Flatwoods, Florida, Longleaf Pine, manatee county, Prescribed Fire
Posted: March 6, 2019
UF/IFAS Extension and the Florida Master Naturalist Program in Manatee County have released the dates for the Spring 2019 Uplands Module! Classes will be held every Thursday beginning on April 18th and running through May… Read More
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