Category: Agriculture

Blueberry Freeze Protection

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 30, 2015

Blueberries, like most temperate zone plants, become dormant during the winter, allowing them to survive the cold. As days become shorter and temperatures lower throughout the fall, blueberries’ growth slows and cold hardiness increases. While ... READ MORE

Is My Grocery List Sustainable?: Fruits and Nuts

by Samantha Murray
November 30, 2015

Since most produce is available in grocery stores year-round, it’s hard to know if what you’re buying is in season in your region. Furthermore, just because something is locally in season doesn’t mean that it is sustainable in your region. What ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Fruit, Grocery Shopping, Locally Grown Foods, Nuts, Sustainable, Sustainable Hot Topic

#GivingTuesday

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November 24, 2015

What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day to celebrate giving and is largely fueled by social media. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: #GivingTuesday, CALS, College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences, Gator Good, Give Back, Give Thanks, Giving, Giving Tuesday, IFAS, Scholarships, Students, Thanks, UF, UF-IFAS

Sweet Potato Pest Management

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November 23, 2015

You may be familiar with sweet potatoes among Thanksgiving dinner tables, but these crops thrive in Florida’s hot summers. The colorful potatoes are grown throughout the state and are good sources of vitamins A and C. Unfortunately, the potatoes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: #ufbugs, Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Banded Cucumber Beetle, Crops, Fruits And Vegetables, Horticulture, Pest Management, Silverleaf Whitefly, Sweet Potato Weevil, Sweet Potatoes, Wireworms

Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference Pictures!

by Jose Perez
November 20, 2015

Here are some pictures of the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference, which took place on November 6, 2015 at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, FL. You'll see plenty of pictures of the fabulous greenhouse vegetable ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops

Wise words of advice from an experienced vegetable grower

by Jose Perez
November 20, 2015

Emil Belibasis from Beli Farms, one of the farmer speakers at the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference. By Lana Nasser One of the speakers featured at the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference on November 6 2015 was Emil Belibasis, owner ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture

IFAS Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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November 19, 2015

Supporters recently received an “insider’s look” at some of UF/IFAS’ most exciting research. The UF/IFAS Behind-the-Scenes Tour, hosted by Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa in conjunction with IFAS Development, was created for alumni and friends ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Behind-the-scenes, Entomology, Nematology, PIC, Plant Innovation Center, Tour, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Are ladybugs all ladies?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
November 18, 2015

The ladybug (Figure 1), or ladybird, is the common name given to beetles in the Coccinellidae family. This is misleading because not all ladybugs are ladies; they can be either female or male. It is difficult to determine the sex of a ladybug, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aphid, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Ladybug

Beef Cattle Winter Feeding Considerations – Seminar 12/3

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 17, 2015

The winter feeding season for the beef cow herd is all but here. Hopefully well before now you developed and implemented a plan for meeting your herd’s nutritional needs through the winter. At this point your options are fairly set. Hay ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Beef, Feeding, Forages

Winter Supplementation Meeting

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 17, 2015

As forage quality begins to slip into its Winter State, cow herd supplementation is critical to maintain the performance and production of your herd. Please join us on Tuesday, November 24th at the Holmes Co Ag Center at 6PM for an informative ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, Winter Supplementation Meeting

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