Category: Livestock

Four UF/IFAS faculty members elected AAAS fellows, breaking previous record

by Samantha Murray
November 24, 2020

Four UF/IFAS faculty members have been named 2020 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This surpasses the record set last year when three UF/IFAS faculty members became fellows in a single year. Election ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: AAAS Fellows, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Animal Sciences, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Eric Triplett, Geoffrey Dahl, J. Scott Angle, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Plant Pathology, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, Rosemary Loria, Scott Angle

Why We Should All Thank the Bees on Thanksgiving Day

by Amy Vu
November 23, 2020

As temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall, we are reminded that the holiday season is upon us yet again. From casseroles and salads, to side dishes and desserts, we have a lot on our heaping plates that we owe to honey bee pollination. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #ufbugs, Beekeeping, Bees, Health, Honeybee, PolliNATION, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension

Your Pasture Your Choice-Choosing the Right Forage for Your South Florida System

by lbutler
November 19, 2020

Ranchers may grow the best tasting product at the grocery store, but they are also known to grow something else…grass. Many ranchers have mastered the art of growing abundant forages to maintain their herds. There are several considerations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Bahia Grass, Bermudagrass, Cattle, Forage, Limpograss, Pasture, Stargrass

Hurricane and Storm Preparation for Livestock

by laurahbennett
November 9, 2020

There are several issues to consider when a storm is headed toward your property and having livestock adds to the complexity of preparations. High winds, torrential rains and flooding can affect livestock owners in several ways. Many preparations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Livestock Hurricane Preparation

Hurricane and Storm Preparation for Small Flock Poultry

by laurahbennett
November 9, 2020

High winds, torrential rains and flooding can affect poultry owners in several ways. Many preparations are a part of your regular routine. Regular maintenance of fence and coops or housing keep poultry safe at all times. Reinforce barns, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Poultry, Poultry Hurricane Preparation

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