Did you know that each honeybee produces a mere teaspoon of honey during its lifetime, but they are still one of the major contributors to our food resources? Were you aware that 80% of the food consumed in… Read More
As we close out the year and take time to gather with friends and family to celebrate holidays, it’s a natural time for reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Giving and receiving gifts are likely on… Read More
Federal regulations require that all swine shown at fairs must have official individual identification. If swine do not have official individual identification, they may be denied entry to the fair. It is ultimately the responsibility of the exhibitor,… Read More
A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique code that is permanently assigned to a single physical location. Registering your premises allows animal health officials to quickly and precisely identify where animals are located in the event of… Read More
Annual ryegrass is widely grown in the southern US and has become an important component in winter forage-livestock systems. Annually, more than one million hectares of annual ryegrass are grown in the Southeast. Annual ryegrass has become a… Read More
Purpose of Beef Cattle Identification Identification is important in beef cattle herds for several reasons: effective record-keeping, performance testing, reproductive records, treatments and routine herd health work, and federal and state regulations. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) assures the… Read More
Pressure from consumers and customers that want to know more about the beef they buy and be confident that producers do what’s right for the beef cattle they raise has driven major packers to require BQA (Beef Quality… Read More
Got pesticide pileup? Have you inherited someone else’s pesticide storage? No worries even if it’s your own! Operation Cleansweep is a great opportunity to properly dispose of pesticides that you may have been putting off dealing with. Bite… Read More
Does your farm operation employ seasonal, part time or full time workers? Does your farm operation use pesticides? (Even organic or non-restricted use products count here.) If you answered yes to the questions above, you need to know… Read More
Are you in a bit of a rush to get into the groove on preparing for a pesticide applicator exam? Good deal! UF/IFAS Extension Polk County may be able to help you speed it along with fast access… Read More
