Category: Farm Management
Horse Herald – Basics of Bits
February 1, 2019
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for you and your horse. Check out the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, Livestock, Riding, Show Animals
Private Pesticide Applicator License- Is it for you?
January 28, 2019
The Private Pesticide Applicator License is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) license that allows for the purchase and application of Restricted Use Pesticides needed for the production of an agricultural product. This license covers applications ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Mbhenry, Pesticides, Polkpesttraining
Join us for the SWFL Small Farmer Network Meeting @ True Blue Winery and Bistro!
January 28, 2019
The Southwest Florida Small Farm Network is celebrating over ten years of grassroots meetings connecting small and beginning farmers to practical education, resources and community. Howard and Fatima Gill are the adorable couple that will offer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Ag Business, Mbhenry, Networking, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms
Winter weeds in your pasture? Here’s some tips to control them
January 27, 2019
Temperatures in Northeast Florida are on a roller coaster mode right now with colder temperatures starting to set in. It is time to start focusing on bothersome weeds we are starting to see in the winter months. What weeds are bothersome Identification ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Livestock, NFLAG, Pastures, Winter Weeds
Will Hexazinone Work for Brunswickgrass Management?
January 23, 2019
by Brent Sellers, Professor and Associate Center Director, Pasture and Rangeland Weed Management UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Brunswickgrass or brown-seed paspalum is a warm-season perennial grass that is native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Brent Sellers, Brunswickgrass, Forage, Hexazinone, Pasture Management, Pasture Weed Management
Question of the Day- Bats in Buildings
January 16, 2019
Florida Bats There are 13 bat species native to Florida, and two of those are federally listed as endangered. Because of this, bats cannot be harmed during removal. However, all of the bats found in Florida are insectivores and help control ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, , WildlifeTags: Bat Exclusion, Bat Removal, Bats
Agriculture tours make for a great day to see the Real Florida
January 14, 2019
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on the year. We are also an agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Ag Tour, Agriculture, Citrus, Conservation, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Horticulture, Livestock, Tours, Turfgrass