Category: Crops

Protection from Citrus Greening?

by maxine32666
December 1, 2017

Citrus greening (also known as HLB or Huanglongbing) is a bacterial disease affecting citrus production around the world, it was first found in South Florida in 2005. Citrus greening affects all citrus cultivars causing overall tree decline/ ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bacteria, Biocontrol, Citrus, Disease, Greening, HLB, Huanglongbing, Hunter, Parasitoid, Psyllid, Tamarixia, Wasp

Winter Weed Control for Pastures & Hay Fields

by Michael Davis
November 29, 2017

As temperatures begin to cool down across Northeast Florida, it's time to start thinking about winter weed control in your hay fields and forage areas. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Weed Control, Winter Weeds

Hurricanes Mean Higher Grocery Prices

by Christine Kelly-Begazo
November 27, 2017

How Hurricanes Affect Agriculture and Higher Grocery Prices - thank a farmer every time you eat! Many of our agriculture producers along the Treasure Coast did not fare so well with hurricane Irma and the additional week of steady rains right ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Christine Kelly-Begazo, Farms, Grocery Prices, Hurricanes, Indian River

Blueberries in Florida

by Christine Kelly-Begazo
November 22, 2017

Blueberries in Florida: there is more to this little fruit than you think! July is National Blueberry Month and this little fruit gem, packed with health benefits, is considered one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world. In one ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Agriculture, Blueberries, Christine Kelly-Begazo, Fruit Crops, Indian River

2017 Legislative Farm Tour

by Wendy Mussoline
November 17, 2017

UF/IFAS Extension hosted a successful farm tour of the Tri-County Agricultural Area for many interested legislators on November 9, 2017. Gary England, Regional Specialized Extension Agent at the Hastings Agricultural Center, organized the event ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Turf
Tags: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Tour, Legislators

Sprayer Calibration: Getting It Right

by John Mark Shuffitt
November 16, 2017

Pasture is the backbone of Florida's cattle ranching industry and as such provides the foundation for nutrition of the entire herd. Early in my career as an extension livestock agent, an old Florida Cracker told me "Yes, I'm a cattleman, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Acre, Calibration, Cattle, Farm, Forage, Hay, Herbicide, Pasture, Shuffitt, Weed Control, Weeds

Utilize Cover Crops to Optimize Soil Quality

by Caitlin Justesen
November 15, 2017

It is no secret that Florida’s soils are less than ideal from both a nutrient and production standpoint; finding ways to maximize soil health will have production benefits as well as environmental benefits. Utilizing cover crops is a great ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Annual, Bainum, Caitlin, Cattle, Cover, Crops, Equine, Erosion, Fertile, Forage, Herbage, Irrigation, Legumes, Perennial, Planting, Soil, Yield

UF/IFAS CALS student places first in international graduate student competition

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 14, 2017

APOPKA, Fla. – Debalina Saha, an environmental horticulture graduate assistant at the University of Florida, has always wanted to study how different mulches and herbicides affect weed growth. Her tenacity has paid off: Saha placed first in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, IFAS, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News

Highlands Agriculture Safety Day Announced

by lhurner
November 8, 2017

The Agriculture Safety Facts Ag Employees must take Ag Safety Training Ag Employees must take some Ag Safety Training Annually Agriculture injuries have declined since training has become mandatory The Agriculture Facts Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Accidents, Agriculture, HCCitrus, Highlands County, Safety, Workers

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