Category: Farm Management

Hats and Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
December 11, 2020

To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The more worn in a hat ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Chemicals, Hat, Launder, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Protection, Safety

UF flower bud advisories resume

by Darryl Palmer
November 24, 2020

BY RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- The University of Florida will resume providing growers regular flower bud advisories as the critical time for citrus grove management begins this winter. UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences assistant ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Citrus Blooms, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Flower Bud Advisories, Grove Management, Horticultural Sciences, Pesticide, Tripti Vashisth

UF/IFAS Spotlights: Brittany Lee, advocate for Florida ag

by Samantha Murray
November 19, 2020

If Florida agriculture is on the agenda, chances are Brittany Lee is on—or leading—the committee. The executive director of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, Brittany is a leader in the Florida agriculture scene and beyond. But ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Women Trailblazers

Resources for Storm Recovery

by Yvette Goodiel
November 10, 2020

Tropical Storm Eta added to the heavy rainfall our area has experienced recently, worsening flooding and causing some wind damage in many parts of Martin County. Nursery and vegetable growers are facing potential losses of their crops and income, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Green Industry, Martin County, Storm Recovery, Tropical Storm Eta, UF/IFAS Extension

Program gives veterans opportunity to explore agribusiness

by April Martin
November 10, 2020

The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program (VFAP) for military veterans at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) began in 2016 as a partnership with the Hillsborough County Economic Development and Professor Gary Vallad. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Farm Worker, Veterans, Veterans Day

Hurricane and Storm Preparation for Livestock

by laurahbennett
November 9, 2020

There are several issues to consider when a storm is headed toward your property and having livestock adds to the complexity of preparations. High winds, torrential rains and flooding can affect livestock owners in several ways. Many preparations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Livestock Hurricane Preparation

Hurricane and Storm Preparation for Small Flock Poultry

by laurahbennett
November 9, 2020

High winds, torrential rains and flooding can affect poultry owners in several ways. Many preparations are a part of your regular routine. Regular maintenance of fence and coops or housing keep poultry safe at all times. Reinforce barns, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Poultry, Poultry Hurricane Preparation

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