Category: Farm Management

What’s Up With the Newly Registered Amitraz Flash-Treatment in Florida?

by Amy Vu
October 9, 2023

Varroa destructor is no stranger to beekeepers around the world. In August 2023, a product (Amiflex) representing a new formulation of amitraz was registered in many states the United States, including Florida. After receiving many questions ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Amitraz, Beekeeping, Bees, Entomology, Honey Bee, Honeybee, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive, New Product, Pest, Pest Management, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension, Varroa

Successful Tips for Managing Your Pastures

by Lizzie Whitehead
October 3, 2023

There are many ways to help manage your pastures, one of them being weed management. Weed management involves scouting for weeds in your pastures frequently, being aware of ways to prevent seed contamination, and different ways to control weeds. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Forage Quality, Pasture Weeds, Weeds

What is Integrated Weed Management?

by Kalan Taylor
September 29, 2023

If you have read anything to do with pasture management you have probably come across the phrase Integrate Weed Management. So what does this phrase mean and how can you utilize it in your pasture management program? Integrated weed management ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Cattle prices high? Invest in your cattle operation

by laurahbennett
September 27, 2023

There is no doubt that cattle prices are high. With added income this year, you may be considering investing some of that money instead of sending it in as taxes next April. It is important to make wise use of that money to provide years of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock

The Power of Livestock Judging

by erinejones
September 19, 2023

Being involved in 4-H allows various opportunities for youth to be engaged, it allows them the opportunity to explore careers, express ideas, and allows them to develop life skills. Through the involvement in 4-H, members are able serve on the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Livestock, Agriculture, Animals, Cattle, Farm, Livestock, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Becoming a Farmer (Part 3 of 7): “What” Do You Want to Produce? Can you? Should You?

by Rod Greder
September 14, 2023

There are as many microorganisms in a spoonful of healthy soil as stars in the sky and neurons in the brain. Astounding facts! I'm not sure which is more mind-bending. There are almost as many different ways to farm and things to produce. KEY ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, BecomingAFarmer, Business, Farm, Farm School, Grower, Pgm_Ag, Ranch, Small Farm, Small Farming

Agentes Agrícolas Apoyan la Apicultura: Recursos Digitales en Español Sobre el Manejo de Abejas.

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
September 14, 2023

Las abejas melíferas (“honey bees”) son de suma importancia para la agricultura. El 85% de todos los cultivos que consumimos son polinizados por las abejas melíferas. Existe mucha curiosidad por las abejas de parte del público general ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Abejas, Apicultura, Apiculture, Digitalresources, En Espanol, Español, Honeybees, Podcast, Polksmallfarms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Farming Guide: Florida Brussels Sprouts

by Jay Capasso
September 11, 2023

Introduction: Although not commonly produced in Florida, Brussels sprouts (Brassica Oleracea L) are increasingly grown commercially in Columbia County, FL. In the USA, Brussels sprout production occurs primarily in California and New York but ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: SV Ag Update

Why Does Soil pH Matter?

by Jeremy Rhoden
September 10, 2023

Why does soil pH matter? The foundation of every successful garden starts with quality soil. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, turf, shrubs, or any other plant matter, you must be aware of your soil pH and understand that it can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Garden, Jeremy Rhoden, Soil PH, Soil Test, Turf, Vegetable Gardens

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