Click below to see the newest edition of the Barnyard Bulletin Newsletter! Barnyard Bulletin Jan-Feb-2018 Topics Include: Choosing the Right Beef Cuts Internal Parasites in Chickens Worker Protection ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Even though horses are faster, stronger, and more competitive (as a whole) than at any other time in history, equine reproductive efficiency is the lowest of all domestic animals. For owners and managers whose primary concern is “settling” ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Animals are an important component of Florida’s agriculture industry and fairs and shows across the state. Livestock shows and exhibition allow youth the opportunity to showcase their animals and educate the general public about food and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
Millions of boxes of fruit and thousands of acres of citrus trees have been lost in freezes and frosts. More than nearly any other factor, freezes have caused some of the most dramatic changes in fruit supply, availability, and price. Thus, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
My pine trees don’t look so good, in fact they may be dying, what is happening? There are many causes for declining pine tree health. Trees can be easily stressed. Drought, prolonged or repeated, flooding for periods longer than normal, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Forests
Ants Ants Carpenter Ants - coming soon Crazy Ants Imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences were awarded seven grants for projects that help farmers in developing countries address horticultural marketing and production. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
One of the most popular and colorful landscape flowers for Florida homeowners is the snapdragon. Snapdragons are easy to grow in Florida, come in a wide variety of heights and colors and make beautiful fresh-cut flower arrangements. Snapdragons ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Do you own some forest or farm land? If you have forest or agricultural land, and are actively managing it for that purpose, you are probably eligible for greenbelt classification. Florida, like most states, has adopted use-value assessment ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Money Matters, Natural Resources