Join UF/IFAS Extension for a webinar on Brazilian Peppertree Integrated Pest Management. This webinar and CEU opportunity will share information about the integrated pest management for Brazilian peppertree and include information on new biological control agents for the… Read More
I am often asked, “What is the value to me (the beef cattle producer) of imported beef to the U.S.?” The long and the short of the answer is, “a great deal!” Beef trade is a complex system…. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but recent limits on… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
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
The UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and partner agencies are hosting a series of field demonstration days throughout central and south Florida focusing on Brazilian peppertree biological control. Topics addressed… 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
