Category: Crops

Developing Agritainment

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October 12, 2015

Local residents know that millions of visitors flock to Florida to visit its beaches, theme parks and other attractions each year. But many locals don’t know there are fun activities close to home. Agritainment is a variation of agritourism, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Agritainment, Agritourism, Alternative Farm Enterprises, Crops, Livestock, Marketing

Eat Local: Pecans

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October 12, 2015

Buying local produce and nuts makes you more open to eating fresh fruits and vegetables, highlights the significance of agriculture and boosts your local economy. Since Florida pecans are available from October to January, now is the perfect ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Eat Local, Florida Pecans, Health And Nutrition, Locally Grown Foods, Pecans, Sustainability, Sustainable Hot Topic, Sustainable Living

2015 Caladium Field Day at GCREC

by ccooley
October 8, 2015

Each fall part of our research fields are full of beautiful caladiums. Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. These plants are ideal for all sorts of landscape. They thrive in shady areas and are very low maintenance. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Caladiums, Environmental Horticulture, Field Day, Floriculture, GCREC, Gulf Coast Research, Lake Placid, Landscaping

North Florida farmers are using sesame as a rotation crop

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 30, 2015

LIVE OAK, Fla. --- In between seasons of corn, peanut, and cotton, North Florida farmers were interested in growing a rotation crop that could withstand the wilting heat of summer and be harvested by machine. So, since 2011, University of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

New Online Course: Advanced Nutrient Management for Container-Grown Crops

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 29, 2015

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 Research
Tags: Calculation Fertilizer Course, Computer Course, Fertilizer Course, Grower, Nursery, Nutrient Course, Nutrient Management, Online Course, PH Problems Course, UF Online Course

Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine expanded in Miami-Dade as 09/28/15

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 29, 2015

Dear 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
Tags: Expansion Of Fruit Fly, Miami-Dade, Mosca De La Fruta, Mosca Oriental De La Fruta, New Core, Nueva Area Cuarentena, Oriental Fruit Fly Core

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