Black Cherry is common across the southern half of the United States. Mature trees span from 50 to 90 feet tall with an oval silhouette shape, and low branches that normally droop to the ground. This native tree is commonly used ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Do you want to add a little something different to your landscape? How about something edible, as well as a focal point in your garden? Backyard sugarcane may be just what you are looking for. Sugarcane, genus Saccharum, is a tropical perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
UF/IFAS Extension hosted a successful farm tour of the Tri-County Agricultural Area for many interested legislators on November 9, 2017. Gary England, Regional Specialized Extension Agent at the Hastings Agricultural Center, organized the event ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Turf
For the past 40 years (1977), the UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Ag Advisory Committee has selected an Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. This year's farm family is the Alex Murphy Family. Alex is a 25-year-old 4th generation row crop ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Pasture is the backbone of Florida's cattle ranching industry and as such provides the foundation for nutrition of the entire herd. Early in my career as an extension livestock agent, an old Florida Cracker told me "Yes, I'm a cattleman, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
By Ricky Telg The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is awarding more than $56,000 to three pilot research projects to improve the safety and health of agricultural workers. Scientists will use mobile app monitoring ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
It is no secret that Florida’s soils are less than ideal from both a nutrient and production standpoint; finding ways to maximize soil health will have production benefits as well as environmental benefits. Utilizing cover crops is a great ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Attending the Alvin C. Warnick Reproductive Management School was very educational and everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship! We were able get hands on experience manually palpating cattle and were able to learn from industry leaders within ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Duty To Fence Although Florida does not require livestock owners to fence their property, those animals must not be permitted to stray onto public roads & you could be liable for anything that happens to someone who interacts with that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management