Category: Farm Management
TREC Helps Growers, Trains Future Plant Breeders
September 20, 2017
Researchers at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) are looking for ways to improve production of crops such as squash and watermelon. Geoffrey Meru, assistant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchWeed of the Week- Goatweed
September 18, 2017
Goatweed is a quick spreading weed with prolific seed production that is commonly found in improved pastures. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension
The Greatest Challenge Facing Agriculture: Water
September 17, 2017
Sustainable and efficient water management constitutes one of the greatest 21st century challenges that agricultural sector has to face. Population growth and increasing food demand have driven the agricultural sector to expand the use of water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, WaterA Quick Synopsis of the Beef Production Industry
September 15, 2017
Beef production is a very fragmented and segregated industry. Unlike many production industries beef production has many different layers, each with its own risks. The state of Florida is known for its commercial or cow-calf production. These ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Beef, Beef Production
Weed of the Week- Showy Crotalaria
September 11, 2017
Show crotalaria, sometimes referred to as Rattlebox, is a fast growing summer annual that is toxic to livestock. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weeds
UF Extension gives tips on how to protect livestock during hurricane
September 7, 2017
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information was compiled in 2017 and remains relevant to any future storm preparation and recovery needs. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida residents scramble to prepare for another hurricane, agriculture operators ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Extension, Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Livestock, News
Weed of the Week- Southern Sandbur
September 5, 2017
Southern sandbur (Sandspur), is a native annual grass adapted to dry, sandy soils. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weeds
Winter is Coming- Grazing Cool Season Forages
September 1, 2017
What are you going to feed this winter? Bahia and Bermuda grass are our most predominant pasture grasses in Florida which allows for plenty of warm season forage but leaves us short during winter. The solution? Over-seeding pastures with cool ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Ahalbritter, Cattle, Cool Season, Forage, Grazing, Horse, Livestock, Management, NFLAG, Pasture, Winter
Weed of the Week- Tropical Soda Apple
August 28, 2017
Tropical Soda Apple is a common weed found throughout Florida and can be a serious problem in perennial pastures. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weeds