Category: Farm Management

Growers in the citrus grove watching air blast sprayer calibration. Photo Credit: Nazneen Qureshi, UF/IFAS

2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day Highlights & Presentation Links


October 8, 2026

The 2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day was hosted on October 1, 2026, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida. There were two field demonstrations, four educational presentations, seven event sponsors, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Citrus, Cold Hardy Citrus, Commercial Horticulture, Field Day, Panhandle Ag, Panhandle Agriculture, Satsuma
Una vaca se alimenta en un campo cubierto de vegetación durante el invierno. En la escena se observa una cerca de alambre que atraviesa el paisaje, mientras el sol aparece al fondo, iluminando suavemente el campo bajo un cielo parcialmente cubierto de nubes.

University of Florida lidera un esfuerzo regional para convertir las tierras sin cultivar durante el invierno en una oportunidad económica


October 7, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Un equipo docente de University of Florida (UF) liderará un grupo multidisciplinario de varios estados para promover actividades agrícolas durante ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultura, Cheers, Español, Jose Dubeux, Spanish, USDA-NIFA

Livestock Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Cattle


October 2, 2026

Welcome to a new series: Livestock Launchpad! Each month, I will be highlighting different livestock species and sharing what you need to know to get started. Whether you are new to agriculture, managing a small farm, or simply interested ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Science, Beef Cattle, DeSoto County, Extension Education, Livestock, SFBFP, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension

The Impact of Heifer Slaughter on Herd Expansion & Beef Supply


September 28, 2026

Beef Demand & Prices It is no secret that record-high beef prices over the last year are a result of tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand. The average monthly retail price for all fresh beef products in July was $9.63/lb. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update
Persona trabajando en paisajismo, agachada mientras poda las plantas de un jardín.

Un nuevo estudio revela los efectos del dolor de espalda entre los trabajadores hortícolas


September 24, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El dolor de espalda es extremadamente común entre los trabajadores del sector hortícola. Es importante contar con ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Español, Instituto Nacional Para La Seguridad Y Salud Ocupacional, Kim Dunleavy, Salud Ocupacional, SCCAHS, Spanish
An aerial view of corn growing in 24 research plots after winter crops grew in a study on the effects of winter crops in Florida's sandy soils.

Testing Winter Crops to Improve Florida’s Sandy Soils


September 22, 2026

Florida’s sandy, nutrient-poor soils present a persistent challenge for row crop producers. After a summer corn harvest, fields often sit bare through winter. In Florida’s subtropical climate, that empty period comes at a cost. Nutrients ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon, Chickpea, Corn, Cover Crops, Crimson Clover, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Rye, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Wheat

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