If you take a look around your yard this spring, chances are you will spot bags of caterpillar webs. If you were to peer closer you will see numerous Eastern Tent Caterpillars(ETC) inching around. These insects exist throughout the United States, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Triticale is a winter forage that is a man-made hybrid crossbred between wheat and rye. It has the disease resistance of rye and the seed and forage quality of wheat. Triticale is also known as a small grain. Small grains are widely grown in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
What is National Ag Day? National Ag Day is a historic event that promotes recognition and appreciation for all those involved in American agriculture. #AgDay. With over 400 farms, Clay County produces a wide array of agricultural commodities ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources
You are invited to the UF/ IFAS Extension Osceola County Beef and Forages Field Day. You don't want to miss out on some important topics and great speakers that will be presenting. Topics will include cool season forages, mycotoxin presence ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
UF/IFAS Extension hosted a successful food systems tour of Flagler County for many interested legislators on March 15, 2018. Dr. Wendy Mussoline, Agricultural Extension Agent for Putnam and Flagler Counties, organized the event and partnered ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
By Andrew Horvath, Agricultural Education and Communication master's student Growing up in a farming family, Micah Gallagher knew her passion for the agricultural industry would eventually lead her into a career in agriculture. Upon being ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
We don’t want to cry fowl, but did you know that Monday, March 19th, 2018 is National Poultry Day?! By poultry, we are referring to domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. This includes birds such as chicken, turkey, duck, goose, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock
Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry, striving to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber are essential to everyday living and we would like to salute the men and women who provide it not ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Livestock,