In the big scheme of things, it's the mosquito. These blood-sucking pests don’t pose a danger by themselves, but their bites can transmit microscopic organisms that cause infectious diseases including Eastern equine encephalitis and dengue. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis), is an important ectoparasite of both wild and domestic canids around the world ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension2014 Focus: Celebrating 100 years of Extension by Preparing Cattle Ranchers for the Next Century 14 Beef Conference Flyer READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, LivestockJan. 14, 2014 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – North Florida dairy farmers are increasing their use of grazing and hay areas thanks to the hybrid, perennial, warm-season Tifton 85 bermudagrass, tested extensively by the University of Florida’s Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe 29th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 12th at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, located at 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, Florida. The event begins with registration ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, LivestockWith extremely cold temperatures coming the next few days cattle producers should be aware of the effects of the cold weather on their livestock and take what steps they can to protect their animals. Below are some basic steps that producers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Lone star ticks feed on the blood of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionBackyard poultry have gained popularity within the United States as a sustainable and small farm production animal that can be kept in a relatively small area. In the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, local governments have passed ordinances ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockClick here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Captive “wild” horses will cost U.S. taxpayers $1 billion by 2030 if federal management approaches don’t change, according to a new report by a pair ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchGood Morning! Are you familiar with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? EEE is vectored by mosquitoes and a concern for Florida residents, particularly during the summer months. The Florida Department of Health posts weekly updates regarding ... READ MORE
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