Category: Agriculture
Un Viejo Enemigo en el Horizonte: El Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo
September 22, 2025
Durante gran parte de la primera y mediados del siglo 20, los ganaderos en Florida se enfrentaron a un adversario persistente: el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (Cochliomyia hominivorax). Esta plaga, una mosca que se alimenta de carne ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Agricultura, Barrenador, Ciervos, Enfermedad, Florida, Ganadería, Ganado, Gusano Barrenador, Insecto, Manejo Integrado De Plagas, Plaga, Tecnología, Vacas, Venados
Hurricane Season Readiness for Livestock Producers
September 22, 2025
Hurricane season can be unpredictable – but preparedness doesn’t have to be! Storms can bring flooding, damage, and prolonged power outages that can put both animals and operations at risk. A little planning today can make a big difference ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Agriculture, DeSoto County, Hurricane Preparedness, Livestock, SFBF, SFBFP
An Old Enemy in the Horizon: New World Screwworm in Sight
September 22, 2025
For much of the early to mid-1900s, Florida cattle ranchers faced a persistent adversary: the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax). This pest, a flesh-eating fly, was infamous for its ability to cause devastating losses across livestock ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Beef Cattle, Cattle Health, Florida Agriculture, Florida Cattle Industry, Livestock Biosecurity, Livestock Pests, New World Screwworm, Outbreak, Pest And Disease Scouting, Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
Research Journeys Update: Rose Omidvar, Cell-based Seafood
September 22, 2025
We are pleased to share another installment of our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida! Today's guest is Rose Omidvar, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Cell-based Seafood, Cell-based Technology, Dr. Razieh Farzad, Food Science Graduate Program, Food-science-graduate-feature, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Research, PhD Food Science, Phd-fshn-graduate-feature, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-food-science-phd, Rose Omidvar
Nuevo recurso bilingüe en línea de UF/IFAS ayuda a agricultores de Florida a iniciar y fortalecer sus negocios
September 18, 2025
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Un nuevo recurso bilingüe en línea, creado por University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agencia De Servicios Agricolas Del USDA, Agencia De Servicios Agrícolas FSA, Agente De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Agentes De Extension, Agricultores, Apoyo, Balances, Coalición De Educadores De Extensión De Florida Para Latinos, Desiciones, Español, Extension, Financiero, Finanzas, Florida, Flujo De Caja, FSA, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Mercadeo, Negocio, Negocios, Plan De Negocios Agricolas, Plan De Negocios Detallado, Planes Operativos, Prestamos, Punto De Equilibrio, Recurso Bilingüe En Línea, Recursos Humanos, Spanish, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS CAFÉ Latino, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, USDA
Using Records to Guide Farm Decisions
September 18, 2025
Have you ever wondered why last year’s production numbers were great, but this year is struggling? Have you evaluated year to year? It is not uncommon for (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Farm, Farm Business, Farm Management, Farm Records, Livestock Management
New UF/IFAS bilingual online resources help Florida farmers launch, enhance their business
September 18, 2025
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension has launched a new bilingual online resource to help Florida farmers strengthen their operations through effective business planning. The websites, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFASTags: Aquaculture Farming, Balance Sheets, Break-even Analysis, Business Operation, Business Plan, CAFE Latino, Cash Flow, Cattle, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latinos, Farm, Farm Data, Farmer, Farming Operation, Financial Management, Food, Fruit, Grower, Human Resources, Income Statements, Luis Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Marketing, News, Polk County, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, University Of Florida, USDA Farm Service Agency, Vegetable
Pruning Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruit Trees
September 17, 2025
The art and science of pruning takes time and thought. Before making your first cut, study the tree’s potential size and natural shape, and imagine how it might appear in three to four years. Try to maintain that shape in your mind as you ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Dr. Jeffrey Brecht Retires After 40 Years in Postharvest
September 16, 2025
When Dr. Jeffrey Brecht arrived at the University of Florida in 1984, fresh out of graduate school, he stepped into what would become his lifelong career. What began as a first job turned into four decades of research that advanced postharvest ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Dr. Jeffrey Brecht, Horticultural Sciences, Horticultural Sciences Department, Mango, Postharvest And Handling, Tomato