Category: Agriculture

Celebrating National Ag Day in Manatee County

by Christine Russo

March 21, 2023

March 21st is National Agriculture Day! Founded in 1973, National Agriculture Day is dedicated to increasing awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society. This year's theme is "Growing a Climate for Tomorrow", putting an emphasis on ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Farmer's Market, Fresh From Florida, Horticulture, Livestock, Manatee County, Ornamental, Shop Local

50th Anniversary of National Ag Day

by Madelyn Grant

March 21, 2023

Today, marks the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day, a day that celebrates and recognizes the important contributions of American agriculture. National Ag Day was first celebrated on March 20, 1973 and has since become an annual tradition. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture Awareness, National Ag Day, Sustainable Agriculture

2023 Florida Citrus Show is offered at local UF and USDA facilities and includes vegetable production

by Robin Koestoyo

March 20, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Citrus and vegetables have grown side-by-side in Florida for centuries. But did you know local researchers serve produce growers with leading-edge research?The 2023 Florida Citrus Show, to be held April 13, will take ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture

UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Ambassador Program

by Jessica Czipulis

March 20, 2023

The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) Ambassador Program is designed to involve exceptional undergraduate students in recruitment and stakeholder engagement. These students serve as the department's official representatives. Students ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Ans, Opportunity, Student Ambassadors, UF Animal Science, Undergraduate

Soil Testing How-to

by Yvonne Florian

March 20, 2023

Soil is the foundation of the landscape. Having a soil pH test done may be the best place to start when planting a new garden, new landscape, or when your landscape is showing signs of stress. If you live near the ocean and irrigate with a ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
Tags: How To Take A Soil Sample, Indian River County Soil PH Testing, Liming, PH, Soil, Soil PH Testing, Soil Sampling

Research Report: Dr. Romina Gazis

by moniquescoggin

March 20, 2023

In this installment of TREC’s Research Report, you’ll learn about Dr. Romina Gazis, an Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department and Director of the UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center’s Plant Diagnostic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Endophyte, Fungus, Mycology, Pine Rockland

White Blooms

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 20, 2023

Flatwoods Plum Prunus umbellata Unknown to most local residents, the Flatwoods Plum is a nice option for a small tree and is covered in white blooms each year in late February or early spring. Size Its mature size is about 15 to 20 feet ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Eva Pabon, Extension, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping

National Ag Day: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow

by Andra Johnson

March 20, 2023

March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: National Agriculture Day

FRE hosts its Eighth Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference

by Alena Poulin

March 17, 2023

With close to 100 participants split between its online and in-person conference offerings, the Food and Resource Economics Department hosted its annual Florida Agricultural Economics & Policy Outlook Conference this March at the Gulf Coast ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Events
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

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