Managing Thistle in Your Pasture As spring comes to an end and summer begins, weed control is on the minds of many livestock producers. Farming comes with a long to-do list, but managing weeds is something you can’t skip. If you raise ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Early detection is one of the most important (but often overlooked) parts of plant health management. Whether managing insects, plant diseases, weeds, nutrient issues, irrigation problems, or environmental stress, the ability to scout effectively ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Biochar is a charcoal-like material produced by heating plants or other organic waste under very limited oxygen. It is used as a soil amendment, not a fertilizer, because it mainly helps the soil hold water and nutrients rather than adding many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The May Cattle on Feed report was released on May 22nd with the monthly report including total cattle on feed numbers, placements, marketings, and more for April. The total number of cattle on feed as of May 1 was reported at 11.5 million head, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
When summer hits, life seems to speed up for many individuals. School ends, celebrations pile up, travel increases, and in Florida, the weather adds an extra layer of stress. These social and environmental shifts can trigger a dip in mood and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Nature doesn’t waste nutrients, and your garden doesn’t have to either! What is ‘chop and drop’ gardening? Chop and drop gardening involves ‘chopping’ plant material, and then ‘dropping’ it in place, where it decomposes naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
¿Y si la próxima lluvia pudiera ayudar a regar su jardín, reducir su factura de agua y, al mismo tiempo, apoyar el medio ambiente de Florida? Eso es exactamente lo que aprendieron los participantes durante nuestro reciente taller Rainwater ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterWhat if the next rainstorm could help water your garden, lower your water bill, and support Florida’s environment at the same time? That is exactly what participants learned during our recent Rainwater Harvesting 101: Rain Barrel Workshop. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Chapter 570 of the Florida Statues gives the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) the authority to regulate the transportation of agricultural products, food, and livestock into the state of Florida. FDACS’s Office ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Innovation in turfgrass doesn’t happen overnight—and it certainly doesn’t happen in isolation. It is the result of years of research, rigorous field evaluation, and close collaboration between university scientists and industry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf