Four farm assistance programs have deadlines in August 2026: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program New base acre allocations for Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
There are many producers and gardeners out there playing with plants and creating new varieties through hybridization, breeding, and experimenting with new accessible genetic technologies such as (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Join us for a fun filled week July 27-29 for the Growing Together: Southeastern 4-H Ag Xperience. During the week, students will tour different facilities and operations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to get a behind the scenes look of our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Beef Cow Slaughter & Culling Rate Beef cow slaughter is one of many metrics used to gauge expansion efforts. When beef cow slaughter starts decreasing, we assume efforts are being made to stabilize the herd by not culling as hard. So far ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Marcelo Wallau and Hannah Baker What does it take to be a top rancher? That is what we are set up to find out! For the past five years, the University of Florida/IFAS Forage and Livestock Extension teams have been challenging the attendees ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
La apicultura es fundamental para la agricultura de Florida, ya que contribuye a la polinización de muchos cultivos importantes dentro del sistema agrícola del estado. Para garantizar una apicultura sana y eficiente, el estado exige a los ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Beekeeping in Florida: Beekeeping Laws and Regulations Informative Video Beekeeping is essential to Florida’s agriculture, helping pollinate many important crops in the state's farm system. To ensure healthy and efficient beekeeping, the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Strong cattle prices have many Florida producers asking the same question: should I retain replacement heifers, purchase bred heifers, or continue marketing every calf? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the direct costs ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The cattle business is full of decisions! Some have a small impact, while others influence herd productivity and profitability for years. During a presentation on applied cow-calf management systems, University of Florida Animal Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research