Category: Farm Management
Minerals and Vitamins for Dairy Cows
February 12, 2018
At the recent Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, dairy nutritionist and allied industry got an update on recommendations for trace minerals and vitamins for dairy cows. While nutritionist are still operating with information from the 2001 NRC (7th ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Dairy, Dairy Feed, Dairy Nutrition, Livestock
Agriculture water trading, is it possible in Florida?
February 12, 2018
By Jim Fletcher As this state continues to grow, water supply issues for both agriculture and public use are coming under increasing pressure. Traditional groundwater sources will not be sufficient to meet the future water demands without ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: CentralDistrict, Fletcher, Florida Sea Grant, UF IFAS Water Agents
Populations of Thrips in Various Weeds and Vegetables
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
Don’t Forget Your Horses’ Paperwork
February 12, 2018
It all started as I was getting ready to take my daughters and their two horses out of state (South Georgia) for another youth rodeo. I spent most of Friday morning running around town, filling up my truck, going to the store for drinks and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Coggins, Foal Registration, Health Certificates, Horse Ownership, Horses, Proof Of Quarantine, Race Nominations, Shuffitt, Vaccinations
Florida Forest Stewardship Tours: South Prong Plantation, Baker County
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, WildlifeTags: Forestry, Prescribed Fire, Timber, Wildlife Habitat Management
What do Stocker Cattle and Blueberries Have in Common?
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, LivestockTags: Blueberries, Cattle, Forages, Specialty Beef
Squash Crown Rot Disease Management – Field Day Demonstration
February 8, 2018
Squash crown rot disease is the most common problem for growers. To help growers with pest management, scientists at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) set up field trials. Field day for vegetable growers is an effective ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
A Productive Potato Crop Starts with High-Quality Seed Stock
February 7, 2018
Fungal and bacterial pathogens, as well as viruses and nematodes, can all affect the quality of seed potatoes. Infected seed can lower plant vigor and supply inoculum for further disease throughout the season. Late blight, Fusarium dry rot, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: IPM, Vegetable Crop
Value Added Agriculture | Is It Right for Your Farm?
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 ResourcesTags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Business, Jessica Ryals, Value Added