Category: Agribusiness

Honey Bees, are in the air!

by David Austin
April 2, 2019

The business of bees Honey Bees are everywhere in Highlands County. It's that time of year when the bees are busy making honey. Because Highlands County produces so much citrus and citrus produces a heavy nectar flow, the beekeepers come with ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Honey, Insects, PolliNATION

The Human Dimension of Soil Science

by Mike Loizzo
April 1, 2019

A Soil and Water Sciences doctoral candidate is studying mental models of farmers and agricultural experts in Miami-Dade County. Claire Friedrichsen is focusing on the communication gap that exists between those two groups when it comes to soil ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Claire Friedrichsen, Samira Daroub, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Food Value Chain, Soil Science, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Lake Manatee Watershed is Focus of Spring Farm Tour

by Gail Somodi
March 22, 2019

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Lake Manatee watershed. Our first stop was the Manatee County Water Treatment ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

National Ag Week: A Q&A with UF/IFAS Faculty Jennifer Clark

by Dana Edwards
March 15, 2019

By Teresa Suits, agricultural education and communication master’s student (BS ’17) During 2019, National Ag Week occurs March 10-16. The week recognizes and celebrates the producers, associations, corporations, universities, governments ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agribusiness, CALS, CALS Classes, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Conservation, Economics, Food And Resource Economics, Women In Ag

Agritourism Workshop on April 12-13

by Wendy Mussoline
March 14, 2019

Have you ever thought about sharing your unique agricultural experiences with local consumers? Consumers want to meet REAL farmers and understand where and how their food is grown. The two-day Agritourism Workshop will equip you with practical ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
Tags: Agritourism, Bike Tour, Farm To Table

Spring Corn Planting Is Upon Us!

by De Broughton
March 9, 2019

As you prepare for the next corn season, consider these reminders to help in planning for a healthy crop this year. Water Many think the biggest limiting factor for a corn crop in North Florida is nutrients, but in reality it is rainfall/climate. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: North Florida Corn Production, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley

Peanut Season Wrap-Up for North Florida, 2018

by De Broughton
March 6, 2019

After a long and arduous peanut season in 2017, producers in the Suwannee Valley were gripping for the worst, as they anticipated the 2018 harvest season. To recap, 2017 yields were some of the lowest in many years, with an unknown ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Lee Peanut, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Suwannee River Peanut, Suwannee Valley Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension

March 1st Application Deadline for Agricultural Classification or “Greenbelt”

by Kevin Athearn
March 1, 2019

Did you know that in Florida, land used for commercial agriculture may qualify for reduced property taxes? The deadline to file an application for agricultural classification is March 1st. Applications must be submitted to your county property ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Kevin Athearn, MB Henry, Small Farms

So You Think You Want to Start a Greenhouse Business in Florida

by Liz Felter
February 27, 2019

Here’s few tips to consider before you get started. There’s a lot to know, but you can learn it in advance to diving in. This will prevent you from making costly mistakes. Have a Business Plan Create a business plan that includes your ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agribusiness, Business, Fertilizer, Greenhouse, Ocextension, Pest Management, PH

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