Category: Farm Management

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April 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
April 6, 2026

Recap of April 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector This month, we explored several invasive pests that threaten pine forests. Florida has roughly 17 million acres of forestland, with a large portion dominated by pine species. Our ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disease, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Forest, Pests, Pines, SeminoleCountyAg

All About Beef: Prices & Production

by hbaker
March 31, 2026

Prices Beef prices were and still are a main topic of discussion among consumers, producers, and analysts – and rightly so. Retail prices for choice beef products hit just over $10/lb in December and have stayed in that price range so far ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update
Braham Dhillon examining a plam frond at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC). Photo taken 10-02-20.

UF/IFAS FNGLA Palm Quest 2026 to unveil next generation AI drone research tools for a changing industry on April 21-22

by Lourdes Mederos
March 26, 2026

From artificial intelligence that can diagnose palm diseases to drone technology tracking tree health from above, the Palm Quest 2026 Conference will spotlight the future of palm science when it returns to Fort Lauderdale April 21 to 22. Hosted ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: AI, AI-driven Palm Diagnostics, Artificial Intelligence, Disease, Drones, Ecosystem, Environmental Stressors, Florida, Florida's Ecosystem, Fungal Diseases, Fungal Pathogen, Mica McMillan, Native Palms, Palm Quest 2026, Palm Trees, Palm Varieties, Pests, Plant Health, Soil, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Urban Environments
A person holding a wooden crate filled with fresh artichokes. The artichokes are green and look fresh, with some leaves still attached. The person is wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up. The background is blurred with greenery, suggesting an outdoor garden or agricultural setting.

Del campo a su mesa: científicos de UF revelan el poder saludable de la alcachofa

by Luz Bahder
March 24, 2026

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  “Las alcachofas no solo son un vegetal sabroso, sino que también son ricas en nutrientes beneficiosos para nuestro organismo’’, señaló Tie Liu, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: ácido Giberélico, Alcachofas, Alice Akers, Alimentacion Saludable, Almacenamiento, Antioxidantes, Artichokes, Botones Florales, Centro De Investigación Y Educación De La Costa Del Golfo, Ciencias Horticolas, Clima, Compuestos Bioactivos, Dieta, Enfermedades, Español, Fibra, Florida, Food Is Medicine, GCREC, Jornada De Campo Sobre La Alcachofa, La Comida Como Medicina, Prácticas Poscosecha, Rendimiento Comercial, Shinsuke Agehara, Spanish, Temperaturas, Tie Liu, UF-IFAS, Yemas
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Fresh Picks: The Month’s Classes

by Chris Weber
March 18, 2026

April is a great time to put knowledge into action. Our April lineup features classes on gardening and sustainability, financial education, and healthy living, along with hands-on opportunities to learn from Extension agents and volunteers. Explore ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Classes, Events, Extension Education, Learning, Ocextension, Orangecountyfl, UFIFASExtension
A person wearing a sun hat and a red plaid shirt tending to green corn plants in a field at sunset, viewed through a frame created by large corn leaves in the foreground. The sky is clear with some clouds, and the sun is low on the horizon, casting warm light across the scene.

La protección de los trabajadores agrícolas será el enfoque del Día de la Seguridad Agrícola Multicondado 2026 en Sebring, Florida

by Luz Bahder
March 17, 2026

Creado por Jonael Bosques, agente de Extensión especialista en agricultura para UF/IFAS.  Las oficinas del servicio de Extensión de UF/IFAS de los condados de DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands y Manatee se enorgullecen de anunciar el Día de ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: 25 De Marzo Del 2026, AEZ, Agente De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Capacitacion, Centro Cívico Agropecuario Del Condado De Highlands, CEU, DeSoto, Día De La Seguridad Agrícola Multicondado, Educación, Estrés Térmico, FL., Hardee, Highlands, John Diaz, Jonael Bosques, Manatee, REI, Salud, Sebring, Trabajadores, Trabajadores Agrícolas, UF-IFAS, Unidades De Educación Continua

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