Grazing management is often defined as the manipulation of livestock grazing methods to reach the overall desired results. The way you manage your grazing system can be determined by the type of forage species on your operation, the nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Every producer knows agriculture is a business with risks. Having the right insurance coverage can be the difference between sustaining your operation and literally losing the farm. This gives an overview of insurance considerations for agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Peanuts - An Environmentally Friendly Crop Sustainable farming includes operating in an economically feasible way, while maintaining the health of the land and surrounding environment at the same time. Peanuts are a popular option because most ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionMany readers may already know, the term Green Industry refers to the commercial lawn and landscapers that work so hard to keep our yards and neighborhoods beautiful in the hot Florida sun. Green industry professionals stay current on best practices ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Money Matters, TurfMeet our new County Extension Director by Liz Southers Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Pelham, the new director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Martin County. It was an ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
In response to recent advancements in plant root science, a University of Florida scientist will offer one of the school’s first graduate-level courses on the topic, online, for fall semester, 2018. Lorenzo Rossi, assistant professor of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- What’s better than roses on Mother’s day? Orchids, which are easier to take care of and can last for years, according to University of Florida experts. Wagner Vendrame, a professor of environmental horticulture at ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Cattle owners vaccinating their cattle to prevent sickness is a prime example of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This single management practice provides a huge step toward lowering the incidence of antibiotic use in ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease