Category: Farm Management
Reclaiming Water: Reclaimed Water Usage, Part 2
August 5, 2025
What is ‘Reclaimed Water’? According to the USEPA and UF/IFAS, reclaimed water is recycled wastewater that has been thoroughly treated, at least to the secondary level, for reuse. This treatment removes harmful organisms and substances, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , WaterTags: Alternative Water Supply, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Irrigation Calibration, Irrigation System, Residential Irrigation, Sustainable Landscape, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment
Scientists to share latest hemp production research during free Aug. 13 field day
August 4, 2025
What: Hemp Field Day, presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). When: Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 Co. Hwy. 318, Citra. About: ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Cannabis Sativa Plants, Citra, Drone, Economic, Emerging Crop, FDACS, Fertilizer, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Free, Hemp, Hemp Field Day, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lunch, Marijuana, Megan Winslow, Mulch, Pilot Project, Plant, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Psreu, Research, Tour, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weed
August 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector
August 4, 2025
Recap of August 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector Invasive Species Threatening Florida’s Palms In August, our monthly webinar took a deep dive into the world of invasive species affecting palms. From our neatly landscaped yards ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD24-25, FloridaFirstDetector, Palms, SeminoleCountyAg
Herds on Hotter Ground: Climate-Smart Cattle Tactics
July 30, 2025
Summer in Florida isn’t for the faint of heart, and this year’s relentless heat waves have many of us watching cattle and pastures more closely than ever. When daytime temperatures climb into the high 90s with humidity following suit, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
August 7: Free workshop helps farmers, ranchers master financial planning, from balance sheets to USDA loans
July 29, 2025
Running a successful farm or ranch takes more than just hard work — it takes smart financial planning. From managing taxes to applying for federal loan programs, today’s agribusiness operators must be well-versed in a range of budgetary ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance, Business Plan, Farm Service Agency, Food And Resource Economics, FSA, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Ranchers, Tax And Asset Protection, Tax Management, Texas A&M, Tropical Research & Education Center, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education (USDA-SSARE), UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, University Of Florida, USDA Loans
7 de agosto: Taller gratuito ayudará a agricultores y ganaderos a dominar la planificación financiera, desde balances hasta los préstamos del USDA
July 29, 2025
Dirigir una granja o finca exitosa requiere más que solamente trabajo arduo: también implica una planificación financiera inteligente. Desde el manejo de los impuestos hasta la solicitud de préstamos federales, los operadores de agronegocios ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFASTags: 7 De Agosto, Agricultores, Agroindustria, Apoyo, Ayuda, Capacitacion, Condado De Miami-Dade, Departamento De Agricultura De Los Estados Unidos, Departamento De Economía De Alimentos Y Recursos, Español, FSA, Ganaderos, Inglés, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Orientación, Planificación Financiera, Prestamos, Préstamos Federales, Profesionales De La Agroindustria, Programa De Préstamos Agrícolas De La Agencia De Servicios Agrícolas, Spanish, Taller, Taller Gratis Espanol, Texas A&M, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA
Local Food and Farming Events in Orlando!
July 29, 2025
Calling locals - from farmers to foodies! I am excited to announce some upcoming opportunities to learn and connect with practitioners in your local Central Florida food system. First up is a UF/IFAS Extension-led event called the Local ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Cflandscapes, Food Entrepreneurs, Food Systems, Growers, Livestock, Local Food, Local Food Symposium, Local Foods, Local Growers Network, Ocextension, Organic Growers, Pests, Planners
Mid-Year Review: Inventory, Cattle on Feed, & Expansion Efforts
July 28, 2025
On July 25th, USDA released the July Cattle Inventory Report. This report provides insight into herd numbers and expansion efforts, specifically heifer retention. This report was not released last year, so estimates will be compared to the 2023 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Hannah Baker, SV Ag Update
Thrips parvispinus Management
July 23, 2025
Thrips parvispinus: What We’re Learning About Management in Ornamentals A relatively new invasive pest in Florida, Thrips parvispinus, has quickly gained attention due to its ability to damage a wide range of ornamental and vegetable crops. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Insects, Manatee County Extension, Pesticides, Thrips, UF/IFAS Extension