Rainfall The climate forecast of a warmer and drier than normal La Niña winter came true for the most part in the Panhandle. The maps above show the variation from normal rainfall in January, February, and March. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality enhancement and conservation are essential to the long-term sustainability of agriculture and natural resources in Northwest Florida. BMPs allow producers to gain knowledge and understand how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
If you’re looking for a way to boost your health while satisfying your sweet tooth, blueberries and strawberries are the ideal pair! These colorful berries are packed with nutrients and offer a wide range of health benefits. Let’s dive into ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Andrew worked as a cook in high school and college, and the old-timers in the kitchens where he toiled swore that the weirdest customers always came out during a full moon. Similarly, you may have heard friends or family in health care or law ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Anón Nombre botánico: Annona squamosa Familia: Annonaceae Variedades recomendadas: Lessard Thai, Kampong Mauve Acerca de la fruta: Esta fruta segmentada tiene una ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction There are multiple fungal leaf blights that affect corn production in Florida; Southern rust (puccinia polysora), common rust (Puccinia sorghi), Northern corn leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum), Southern corn leaf blight (Helminthosporium ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Changing climate conditions that challenge global food production have researchers studying microbiomes and genetic engineering to improve crop resilience. A project getting underway is focused on beneficial bacteria in sorghum’s root mucilage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in farming while growing up in Ethiopia, where agriculture is a fundamental part of more than 80% of Ethiopian daily life. His passion for agronomy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
For the past 84 years, faculty and staff at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center have hosted Ona Field Day to update ranchers and land managers with the latest scientific information. The next field day will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock