Category: Livestock

Apicultura en Florida: Consejos para Dividir las Colmenas

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
October 20, 2023

Los apicultores deben tener buenas prácticas de manejo dentro de sus apiarios para tener éxito. Una de estas prácticas es dividir sus colmenas cuando sea necesario para evitar la pérdida de abejas por enjambre. ¿Qué es ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Abejas, Apicultura, En Espanol, Español, Florida Farms, Hive_splits, Honeybees, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Fair Feathered Friends: Youth Poultry Exhibits at the Fair

by Kenan Bridges
October 17, 2023

Why did the chicken cross I-95? To strut its stuff at the most egg-citing event of the year, of course! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Expo, that is. If you've ever fancied your feathered friend as the fairest of the flock, then you're ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock

What’s Up With the Newly Registered Amitraz Flash-Treatment in Florida?

by Amy Vu
October 9, 2023

Varroa destructor is no stranger to beekeepers around the world. In August 2023, a product (Amiflex) representing a new formulation of amitraz was registered in many states the United States, including Florida. After receiving many questions ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Amitraz, Beekeeping, Bees, Entomology, Honey Bee, Honeybee, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive, New Product, Pest, Pest Management, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension, Varroa

Successful Tips for Managing Your Pastures

by Lizzie Whitehead
October 3, 2023

There are many ways to help manage your pastures, one of them being weed management. Weed management involves scouting for weeds in your pastures frequently, being aware of ways to prevent seed contamination, and different ways to control weeds. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Forage Quality, Pasture Weeds, Weeds

Dominando el gallinero: Cómo proteger sus aves de corral de los depredadores

by Jonael Bosques
September 29, 2023

¡Bienvenido al otoño en Florida! Durante esta época del año, nuestros patrones climáticos comienzan a cambiar y con esto vienen nuevos desafíos. Si tiene aves de corral, sabe que tiene la obligación de criar a sus animales con ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Aves, Ciencia, Corral, Depredador, Depredadores, Extension, Florida, Gallinas, Manejo, Pollos, Prevencion, Proteccion, Rural, Urbano

Ruling the roost: Showing predators who is the boss of your backyard poultry colony

by Jonael Bosques
September 29, 2023

Welcome to fall in Florida! During this time of the year our weather patterns start to shift, and with this come new challenges. If you own chickens, you know that you have an obligation to raise your animals with their safety as a priority. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Animal, Backyard, Chickens, Florida, Poultry, Predations, Predators, Prevention, Production, Science

What is Integrated Weed Management?

by Kalan Taylor
September 29, 2023

If you have read anything to do with pasture management you have probably come across the phrase Integrate Weed Management. So what does this phrase mean and how can you utilize it in your pasture management program? Integrated weed management ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Cattle prices high? Invest in your cattle operation

by laurahbennett
September 27, 2023

There is no doubt that cattle prices are high. With added income this year, you may be considering investing some of that money instead of sending it in as taxes next April. It is important to make wise use of that money to provide years of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock

Buzzing with Excitement: Join Us at the Florida State Beekeepers Association Annual Meeting!

by JK Yarborough
September 26, 2023

Introduction Are you captivated by the marvels of the natural world and fascinated by the delicate dance of bees? Then mark your calendars for the much-anticipated Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) Annual Meeting! This buzzing gathering ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
Tags: Agriculture, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Huracán Idalia: los economistas de UF estiman pérdidas en la producción agrícola de Florida que superan los $78 millones

by Luz Bahder
September 22, 2023

Creado por Kirsten Romaguera, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. El Programa de Análisis del Impacto Económico de UF/IFAS evalúa los impactos en la agricultura de Florida luego de eventos climáticos extremos. El informe ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Christa Court, Cultivos, Danos Estructurales, Departamento De Economia De Alimentos Y Recursos De UF/IFAS, Economia Agricola, Economistas, EIAP, El Programa De Analisis Del Impacto Economico De UF/IFAS, Encuesta, Español, Estimaciones, Evaluacion Del Impacto Economico, Fre, Ganadería, Huracan Idalia, Huracanes, Idalia, Impacto En Produccion, Impactos, Inundaciones, Lluvias, Perdidas, Perdidas Economicas, Spanish, Tormentas, Vientos, Xiaohui Qiao

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