Category: Agriculture

UF researcher: Controlled fires don’t eliminate invasive tree

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 2, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have, in the past, reintroduced fire to restore a forest without considering its effect on exotic species that have become invasive. But a recent study by a University of Florida researcher shows that fire actually ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Exotic, Fire, IFAS, Invasive, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Species

Agritourism opportunities at the FATA Regional Networking Social

by Luke Harlow
November 2, 2017

Did you know that farm tourism can be a viable new cash crop for farmers, as over 71 million people between 1999-2008 have started taking part in visiting farms for recreational activities? Agritourism Options Due to Florida's favorable ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Business, FATA

At Home with Honey Bees

by Linda Seals
November 2, 2017

We frequently receive calls from homeowners asking how to removing honey bees from structures on their property. While a honey bee colony can cause structural damage...think about all of the honey oozing between the studs...safety is usually ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture

Reducing Yield Loss With Integrated Weed Management

by De Broughton
November 1, 2017

Weeds affect farmers directly through burdensome production costs. This economic impact is a direct result of the high costs of manufactured herbicides, tillage equipment and machinery, fuel costs, yield loss, and land value loss. A second negative ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Agronomy, Invasive Species, Weed Management

Highlands County FCA Annual Meeting

by Ken Gioeli
November 1, 2017

Highlands County Florida Cattlemens Association Annual Steak Dinner At our recent local Florida Cattlemens Association Annual Steak Dinner, we had a great attendance of cattlemen and cattlewomen from within the county. I was able to meet ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: HCLivestock

Ag BMPs: Implementation Verification Rulemaking Becomes Effective Today

by marylusk
November 1, 2017

The 2016 Florida Water Bill established that agricultural best management practices (BMPs) are enforceable and that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) shall verify implementation of BMPs by enrolled producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag Bmps, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water, Water Bill

Choosing and Cooking Your Holiday Turkey

by Michael Davis
November 1, 2017

It's almost the holiday season, and many folks will be cooking a holiday turkey. It is important to keep certain issues in mind as you choose your turkey and begin the preparations for cooking. Choosing Your Holiday Turkey Although turkey ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
Tags: Food Safety, Holiday, Turkey

Safe Cooking During the Holidays

by Michael Davis
November 1, 2017

Safe cooking is important year-round. However, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays just around the corner, many families will be cooking large feasts for celebration. It is important to remember that all meats have a certain temperature ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
Tags: Food Safety

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