Category: Agribusiness

UF/IFAS performs olive research to determine viability of Florida commercial industry

by Robin Koestoyo

February 2, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- Most of the world’s olives grow in southern European countries, Spain and Italy. In the U.S., California has more than 30,000 acres dedicated to the commodity. But Florida may be the next agricultural region for small-scale ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: FAMU Partnership, Jay, Lorenzo Rossi, Olives

Equipment and Tools for a Commercial Tropical Fruit Grove

by Jessica M. Ryals

February 1, 2023

Jessica M. Ryals, Agriculture & Sustainable Food Systems Agent UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Jeff Wasielewski, Commercial Tropical Fruit Agent UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Next to labor, equipment can be one of the largest ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Collier County Extension, Enterprise Planning, Equipment, Farming, Jeff Wasielewski, Jessica Ryals, Miami Dade County Extension, Small Farming, Tools, Tropical Fruit, Tropical Fruit Production, UF IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS offers hemp informational sessions throughout 2023

by Tory Moore

January 24, 2023

UF/IFAS hemp researchers and Extension faculty will host a series of free informational webinars throughout 2023. The webinars will share the knowledge gained from the hemp program’s research and Extension efforts over the past four years. “We ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Growers, Hemp, Industrial Hemp, Webinar, Webinars

Tax Tips for Forest Landowners

by Josh Baker

January 24, 2023

It's tax season! UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences faculty member and Extension Forest Business Specialist Dr. Tamara Cushing wants to provide forest landowners with the information they need to successfully navigate ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Forests, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Forest Landowners, Forestry, Tax, Tax Season, Tax Tips, Taxes, Timber Taxes

2023 Guide to Seminole County Farms and Farmers Markets

by Morgan Pinkerton

January 24, 2023

Where can I buy locally grown food? Seminole County has a rich history in agriculture. There is a huge diversity of types of farms locally. Seminole County is home to over 400 farms that grow vegetables, cattle, strawberries, citrus, ornamental ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

Cow-Calf Breakeven Calculator

by Bridget Stice

January 9, 2023

One of the best tools for management decisions on a cow-calf operation is the breakeven point calculation. The breakeven point is the point at which cost is equal to income, $0 profit/$0 loss. It identifies the minimum sale price needed ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Cattle

New Year, New Farm Goals

by Allie Williams

January 9, 2023

New Year’s resolutions are a trending topic at the start of 2023. It is a great time to step back to evaluate and reflect (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Agribusiness, Farm Planning, Small Farms

Soil Test Now to Get a Head Start on Spring Planting: Part 1

by amandaphillips

December 22, 2022

Want to get a head start on planting this spring? Then the time to soil test is now! Soil testing is an easy way to determine the nutrient management needs ahead of time. This can allow for easier planning and budgeting of resources for farmers ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Horticulture, Row Crops, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Agriculture, Suwannee County Extension, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Tabaski: a huge market opportunity for small ruminants in Niger

by Livestock Lab

December 20, 2022

Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir), called the "Festival of the Sacrifice," is an Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. In commemoration ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Feed, Holiday, Market, Niger, Sheep, Small Ruminants

2022 Average Farmland Rent and Farm-Worker Wages

by Doug Mayo

December 19, 2022

Discussions about money can be awkward in almost every type of relationship, but even more so between landowners and farmers, or employers and employees. As we close out 2022, many farmers and landowners have begun discussions about renewing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Average Farm Rent

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