Category: Farm Management
The Value of Birds
July 18, 2017
Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy. They can also keep us and our economy healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Birds, Ecosystem Services, Pest Control, Pollinators, Special Topics
Using Teamwork to Advance Florida Agriculture
July 10, 2017
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences already ranks in the top three land grant universities in numbers of plant breeders, cultivars developed and cultivars licensed for commercial propagation. We’re ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchNew UF center updating research on Southeastern agricultural health and safety
July 5, 2017
By Ricky Telg GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Data about the safety and health of agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers in Florida is severely outdated, according to the director of a newly formed agricultural health and safety center, and is ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agriculture, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Extension, News, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Safety And Health, Worker Safety
Cash Flow Statement: Time Well Invested
June 26, 2017
Being a farmer, regardless of the operation's size comes with many challenges, from battling the elements to wrestling with pests to finding a market for the commodities we grow. Finding time to build a cash flow statement every year is a daunting ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cash, Farming, Financial
Don’t Get Caught in a Prickly Situation
June 22, 2017
Prickly Pear Cactus Weed in the Pasture Livestock owners are used to dealing with a wide range of weeds that can infest the pasture. Some of these weeds posed mere annoyances while others can just be downright hazardous. One of those hazardous ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Pasture, Prickly Pear Cactus, Weed
DPM in Ecuador – The Complete Experience
May 15, 2017
Here's an exclusive blog about the students' experience in Ecuador! Day 1: We visited CIP (Center Internacional de la Papa), a potato research and breeding facility. We learned about Agri-food system for potato, looked at food security, marketability, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: DPM, DPM In Ecuador, Ecuador, IFAS, University Of Florida
Regional Agri-Tourism Conference
May 10, 2017
Are you a producer interested in engaging in Agri-Tourism and bringing more visitors to your farm? UF/IFAS Extension Martin County is hosting the 2017 Regional Agri-Tourism Conference on June 15 and 16. From 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the evening ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm ManagementTags: Agritourism, Conference
Organic agriculture networking
April 18, 2017
As organic food goes mainstream, more small farms are looking to get into the industry, says Jim DeValerio, agriculture agent for Bradford County with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension program. “We’ve ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm ManagementTags: Featured Hot Topic
Fine Tuning with Soil Moisture Sensors
April 12, 2017
Tools in the toolbox Soil moisture sensors are a great tool for irrigators but they are not the only tool available. The fist thing any good irrigator should do is create an irrigation schedule. The schedule should be based on the crop water ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Farm ManagementTags: UF IFAS Water Agents