Gulf Coast REC, like all RECs throughout the state, showcase research and share information to local growers and industry representative during Field Days. These events draw large crowds to the center and the programs involve educational sessions ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
This course will train you to: Understand and manage aspects of pH management including lime, water quality, species, nitrogen form, and root substrate. Know how to convert fertilizer units and formulate a fertilizer. Diagnose nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchDear growers and public, please find the information of findings by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Fly Count Daily Finds: 1 Total count to date: 161 Date of first find: Aug. 26, 2015 Date of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Be a part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and help save bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators responsible for one out of three bites of food we take. Pollinator populations have plummeted in recent years, for a variety ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
To maintain the overall productivity of a citrus grove, dead or declining trees should be promptly removed and replaced with young, healthy trees, a practice known as resetting. Resetting presents many challenges for growers because young trees ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Do not miss the opportunity to attend the Shadehouse/Greenhouse demonstrations at the Mid- Florida Specialty Crops Conference on November 6, 2015. www.midfloridaconference.eventbrite.com At the beginning of the conference speakers Bob Hochmuth ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, EventsCover Crops for Pest Management and Soil Health That’s it folks! For more information on whole farm approach and trap ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
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Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseThe UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension Team is proud to present the An educational event for Florida fruit and vegetable producers on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST) at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, EventsIf you are interested in promoting your plant products to the international market, now there is an opportunity thanks to Southern U.S. Association’s (SUSTA) to be present at the IPM Essen Plant Trade Show in Germany on January 26-29, 2016 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Horticulture, Professional Development