Category: Farm Management

Soil Moisture Sensors for Treasure Coast Farms and Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
March 10, 2026

The challenge of irrigation management Farmers and nursery growers have to carefully manage water supply for their crops. Too much or too little irrigation can damage or stress the crop, making it more vulnerable to weed competition, insect ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, IFASwater, Martin County, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Water Quality

Forest health module added to UF Forest Landowner Academy online course

by Suzette Cook
March 10, 2026

What is a healthy forest? Not just a single tree but the full community of all trees, animals and plants that make up a forest. The answer: A healthy forest is made up of vigorous trees and understory, is able to recover after a disturbance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Online Course, Online Education, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Animal Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 4, 2026

Effects of Season of Birth on Dairy Cow Longevity in Florida Izabella M. Toledo, José P. Santos, and Geoffrey E. Dahl. In Florida, the birth of dairy cows during the coolest months of the year is associated with increases in the number of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Cow, Dairy, Longevity, Management

What’s New on Ask IFAS: UF/IFAS Citrus REC (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 3, 2026

CUPSchat: A Specialized Chatbot for Citrus under Protective Screen (CUPS) Information Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, and Chris Oswalt. The Citrus under Protective Screen (CUPS) project is a novel approach to citrus production in protected agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Professional Development
Tags: Citrus Cultural Practices, Citrus Research And Education Center, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Veterinary Medicine (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 3, 2026

Donkeys: An Introduction to This Long-eared Equid and Considerations for Management M. Anaïs Naoumoff, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha A. Brooks. This publication serves as an introduction to essential aspects regarding donkeys. Topics covered ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: College Of Veterinary Medicine, Donkeys, Management

Getting Your Pasture Ready for Spring Green-Up

by morganyoder
March 3, 2026

With colder days coming to an end, winter is slowly making way for spring. As temperatures rise, it’s time to begin preparing your pasture for spring green-up. Taking a few proactive steps now can improve forage production, reduce weed pressure, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Pasture Management, Soil Health, Weed Management

2026 Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning – Registration is open!

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
February 27, 2026

Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Beginner Farmer, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Stabilizing & Growing the Herd: What We Know & Don’t Know

by hbaker
February 26, 2026

For this update, I wanted to provide some “quick facts” concerning inventory, prices, and differences in this cycle. Both producers and consumers are navigating decision-making in uncharted territory as we enter year 12 of the current cattle ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, Range Cattle REC, SV Ag Update

2026 Citrus Health Forum Highlights & Presentation Links

by Abbey Smith
February 24, 2026

The 2026 Citrus Health Forum was held on Thursday, February 19 at the North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida. There were 5 educational presentations, a grower’s association update, 9 event sponsors, and 8 tradeshow ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: ACP, Agriculture, Citrus, Citrus Greening, Cold Hardy Citrus, Commercial Horticulture, HLB, UF/IFAS Extension

Livestock Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Goats

by Kendall Gill
February 19, 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, DeSoto County, Extension Education, Goats, Livestock, Small Farms, Smart Farming, UF/IFAS Extension

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