Florida ranks second in the United States in the production of strawberries. Florida produces 15 percent of the total U.S. crop and 100 percent of the domestically produced winter crop. Consumers are able to enjoy… Read More
White clover is a cool season legume that adds a high-protein supplement to common pasture grasses such as Bahia and Bermuda grasses. White clover is a very nutritious supplement for livestock since it contains 15%… Read More
Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture An annual report released by The STEM Food and Ag Council states there is a shortage of youth agricultural professionals and a need for new professionals trained in… Read More
Flagler County 4-H Provides Opportunity for Youth to Learn Essential Life Skills School is in full swing and students are feeling the pressures of the spring semester. Likely, many are already peering with anticipation to… Read More
Flagler County Youth Prepare for 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest At this time of the school year, many students in Flagler County can be found writing thought provoking outlines, preparing valuable notecards, or diligently practicing their… Read More
Florida 4-H Builds Citizenship during Trip to Capitol On February 22, Florida 4-H will participate in the 2018 4-H Day at the Capitol. Florida 4-H members from around the state of Florida take part in… Read More
Peppers come in an infinite array of colors and heat intensities. From the sweet and mild Bell Pepper, to the, “I need to go to a hospital from my mouth and throat being scorched,” ghost… Read More
Mangrove is the collective name given to unrelated plants around the world that have filled a niche because they can tolerate salt or brackish water. Mangroves don’t require saltwater to grow. However, they have specialized… Read More
The Red ambrosia beetle (RAB), also known by the scientific name Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff, is believed to have come into the country in wood packing material and was first detected in 2002 in a survey trap in… Read More
There are several markets for cattle, however, one approach is to take them to a stockyard and auction them off for the “going rate.” It is difficult to define the “going rate” since that depends… Read More
