Category: Agribusiness

UF researchers work feverishly to manage south Florida’s biggest threat: Invasive termites

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 26, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Subterranean termites cause about $32 billion in damage worldwide. In fact, researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences predict two of the most invasive subterranean termite species ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Hybrid Species, IFAS, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, News, South Florida, Termites

Cool Season Forage Alternatives for South Central Florida

by Jonael Bosques
February 22, 2018

Growing forages in the winter and early spring can be challenging in South Central Florida. With short days and limited rain Bahia grass and Hermathria grass go dormant at the peak lactation period of beef females, and if ranchers do not adjust ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
Tags: Agriculture, Florida, Forages, Livestock

42nd Annual Tri-County Peanut Meeting

by J. Johnson
February 14, 2018

The 42nd Annual Tri-County Peanut Production Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the 4th District Community Center near Branford, Florida. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm with an optional pesticide training for producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Money Matters, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Farm, FSA, Meeting, Peanut, Peanut Production, USDA

DCAD Diets for Dairy Cows

by cclarson
February 13, 2018

We know that nutrition during pregnancy is important for all animals. But dairy nutritionists are keenly aware of the importance of the diet during the transition from pregnant to lactating. Since production levels are high in many dairy herds, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dairy, Dairy Nutrition, DCAD, UF/IFAS Extension

Populations of Thrips in Various Weeds and Vegetables

by Qingren Wang, Ph.D.
February 12, 2018

Thrips: most common insects Thrips are the most common insects in almost all plants in South Florida. Western flower thrips and common blossom thrips are vectors for tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV). As a consequence, the incidence of TCSV ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

Hops Testing Alternatives After Alpha Analytics Discontinues Services

by Jim Davis
February 9, 2018

This morning, Yakima Chief – Hopunion announced that Alpha Analytics, a popular hop testing company, will no longer be accepting samples from outside producers. This is a setback to the burgeoning Florida hops industry and the brewers who ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture

2018 Central Florida Food System Tour- Part 1

by Hannah Eason
February 9, 2018

Last Friday, February 2nd, 2018, leaders from the Central Florida community came together for an all day tour of the Central Florida Food System. This was the first tour of this kind, exploring all aspects of food, from the farm to the table. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida Forest Stewardship Tours: South Prong Plantation, Baker County

by Alicia Lamborn
February 8, 2018

South Prong Plantation is located at the headwaters of the South Prong of the St. Mary’s River in Baker County. Doug Moore, South Prong owner and manager, purchased this timberland in 2002 because it was close to his farm in Duval County, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Forestry, Prescribed Fire, Timber, Wildlife Habitat Management

What do Stocker Cattle and Blueberries Have in Common?

by Wendy Mussoline
February 8, 2018

They both need to get plump? Actually, the correct answer is Clay Ranch, LLC in Florahome (Putnam County, Florida). Diversification is an essential element to succeed in the agribusiness world today. Chance Clay is a young generation farmer ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Blueberries, Cattle, Forages, Specialty Beef

Value Added Agriculture | Is It Right for Your Farm?

by Jessica M. Ryals
February 7, 2018

In response to declining net farm income, many farmers are being advised to engage in "value added activities" to survive. However, considering a new enterprise in your business comes with risks and time must be spent assessing and planning ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Business, Jessica Ryals, Value Added

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