By Joao Lazarin, Lab Manager The Forage Extension Laboratory is located at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC) in Ona, Florida. It serves as a statewide resource supporting research, extension, and producer needs ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Prices have remained strong throughout 2025 so far, and it is looking to stay that way at the time of writing article. Prices for 525-pound steer calves across Florida averaged $3.70/lb in August, up roughly 50% from August last year. Heading ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
This blog is intended to help growers, ranchers, beekeepers, landscapers, and specialty producers access recurring UF/IFAS trainings, field days, webinars, and educational resources. Typical programs and links are included, but may be subject ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock
4-H Chick Chain is a program designed to help youth learn how to raise baby chicks into mature production pullets. Youth learn responsibility, ethical treatment of animals, biosecurity, record keeping and communication skills. The Northwest ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Jackson County Fl 2025-26 year begins September 1st, 2025. We have several Clubs available and open to kids 5 thru 18 years of age. After the success of our 2025 Summer Day Camps, we are looking forward to a year of awesome clubs. We will have ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Beekeeping has seen a significant rise in popularity across Florida, attracting individuals for various reasons, including commercial production, as a rewarding hobby, or to enhance pollination in home gardens. As interest in honey bees continues ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Se está observando un aumento significativo en popularidad en la apicultura en Florida, atrayendo a personas por diversas razones, como la producción comercial, pasatiempo o para mejorar la polinización en huertos caseros. A medida que crece ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
El verano en Florida no es para los débiles, y las olas de calor implacables de este año nos tienen a todos pendiente al desempeño de nuestro ganado y las pasturas de cerca. Cuando el mercurio sube a los altos 90 °F (35–37 °C) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
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
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 Research