Category: Agribusiness

Birdwatching on the Farm

by ccooley

April 26, 2016

We had a recent employee, Bill Dermott, who upon his departure gave me a list of all the birds he had observed at our research center over the last 6 months or so. We're talking about 80 different kinds of birds. This list consisted of the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Bird Watching, Florida Wild Life, Gulf Coast Research, Hawks, IFAS, Sandhill Cranes, Southern Hillsborough County, University Of Florida

Expanding Beekeeping

by jswilson

April 15, 2016

EXPANDING BEEKEEPING AS A PROFITABLE AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THROUGH EXTENSION EDUCATION Sullivan, J., Agriculture Extension Agent, University of Florida IFAS Extension - Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL, 34744 Situation: The need for beekeeping ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Bees, Central, CentralDistrict, Sullivan, Symposium

SNAP Brings Economic Impact to Farmers at Farmers Market

by jswilson

April 15, 2016

SNAP Brings Economic Impact to Farmers at Farmers Market M. Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension, Sumter County, Bushnell, FL and J. S. Strickland, UF/IFAS Extension, Hernando/Sumter County, Brooksville, FL SITUATION: Twelve percent of Sumter County’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Money Matters
Tags: Central, CentralDistrict, FCS, Maddox, Symposium

Florida Grown Hops – Alternative Crop for the Future? Well, Maybe.

by ccooley

April 6, 2016

There has been a lot of media attention regarding the possibility of a new alternative crop for Florida growers - hops. Hops are the buds or flowers of the hop plant. Used as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, hops can give this popular ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Alternative Crops, Craft Beer, Farm To Table, Florida Crops, Hops

What Is a Small Farm?

by Samantha Murray

March 14, 2016

According to the USDA, a farm is considered “small” if its gross sales are less than $250,000. As of 2007, the large majority (93%) of farms in Florida fell into the small farm category.1 While these statistics are helpful, they still ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Small Farms

Strawberry Advisory System App

by Samantha Murray

March 7, 2016

Anthracnose and botrytis fruit rot are two fungal diseases that affect strawberries. Until recently, strawberry growers combated these diseases with weekly fungicide applications. However, a new app developed by UF/IFAS researchers may change ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Anthracnose Fruit Rot, Botrytis Fruit Rot, Strawberry Diseases, UF/IFAS Mobile Apps

CALS Career Expo

by IFAS Advancement

February 25, 2016

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ (CALS) Career Expo was held on February 4, 2016 in the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union. This annual event showcases career and internship opportunities, and provides CALS students with the chance ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS
Tags: CALS, CALS Career Expo, UF-IFAS

Windbreaks and Sustainability

by Samantha Murray

February 22, 2016

While windbreaks can often enhance the aesthetic appeal of an area, their main purpose is to reduce the impact of wind on crops and soil and make an agricultural operation more sustainable. How Windbreaks Work Windbreaks act as a buffer between ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Tags: Chemical Drift, Erosion, Sustainable Hot Topic, Windbreaks

Gator100

by IFAS Advancement

February 20, 2016

On February 18 and 19, the University of Florida honored the 100 fastest-growing, Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses of 2015. Gator Entrepreneurs are transforming markets, business practices, industries, their communities and our economy. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Businesses, CALS, CALS Alumni, Dental Associates Of Florida, Environmental Pest Service, Fastest Growing Businesses, Gator100, IFAS, Intouch GPS, Jaguar Power Sports, Knight Pest Control, Lap Of Love Veterinary Hospice, Premier Forestry & Environmental Consulting, Processing Point, Re-Tech, Sunshine Plumbing And Gas, Talon Wealth Management, UF, WE Insure

Olives in Florida

by Samantha Murray

February 15, 2016

Many people know California as being a prominent olive producer in the U.S., but did you know that a small but growing number of olives are also produce in Florida?1 Growing olives in Florida is now being considered as an alternative to growing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Alternative Crops, Olives

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