Q: Where do weaned calves go? A: Florida ranchers are known as cow/calf producers. This means ranches are home to momma cows who produce a calf every year. When the momma has successfully raised a calf to a certain weight the rancher sends ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Can cows talk to farmers? Not exactly... But thanks to some new technology being used in the dairy industry cows are telling us quite a bit of information. Monitoring collars and ear tags are being used to improve management on dairy farms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
In the future, food could bear one of the two labels that will tell consumers whether it contains genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Will these labels influence what consumers value when making a food purchase and will the labels change ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research,
Agritourism is Increasing in Florida Did you know the number of Florida farms offering recreational experiences increased dramatically from 2008-2012? According to USDA Census of Agriculture statistics, that number jumped from 281 in 2008 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Media Contact: Deborah Sparks, 705-255-8301, dsparks@invasivespeciescentre.ca GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers from around the world will gather at what many consider to be a perfect storm for invasive aquatic plants. With 28 ports of entry ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
A plan is vital for an organization to evolve from an entity made up of individuals completing tasks to an organization that works together to achieve common goals and objectives. There are three types of plans typically created by organizations: ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Professional Development
Pastureland Standing water may have ruined some pastures. Lack of adequate forage could force animals to eat poisonous plants which are abundant in some parts of the country. Remove fallen wild cherry limbs from pastures ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The Extension Office would like to invite you to participate in this year’s Peanut Butter Challenge! Every year UF/IFAS Extension Offices across the Panhandle coordinate the Peanut Butter Challenge. Since 2012, volunteers and UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe catastrophic weather event named Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rican soil and billions of dollars in damages have been reported thus far. This cyclone ripped through the heart of this American territory and crippled its ability ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Forests, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching