On September 24th, Calhoun County 4th and 5th grade students, as part of the Ag in the Classroom program, went on an Ag Adventures field trip to the University of Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, FL. Students, teachers, and parents ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Gulf Coast REC, like all RECs throughout the state, showcase research and share information to local growers and industry representative during Field Days. These events draw large crowds to the center and the programs involve educational sessions ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
This course will train you to: Understand and manage aspects of pH management including lime, water quality, species, nitrogen form, and root substrate. Know how to convert fertilizer units and formulate a fertilizer. Diagnose nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchDear growers and public, please find the information of findings by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Fly Count Daily Finds: 1 Total count to date: 161 Date of first find: Aug. 26, 2015 Date of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseThe University of Florida/IFAS presents Art & Garden Fall Family Festival, October 3, at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Quincy Campus. Join us that day and discover creative ways to explore visual art and the art ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureBe a part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and help save bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators responsible for one out of three bites of food we take. Pollinator populations have plummeted in recent years, for a variety ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Body condition score (BCS) indicates how much fat a cow has on its body, which is an important factor in cow health and reproductive capacity. Growers can use BCS to understand and manage the health of a herd and maintain a profitable operation. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
To maintain the overall productivity of a citrus grove, dead or declining trees should be promptly removed and replaced with young, healthy trees, a practice known as resetting. Resetting presents many challenges for growers because young trees ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Learn ways to show off your farm's brand and plan logistics during your next farm tour. More... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot TopicPeanut harvest is in full swing in the Florida Panhandle, but producers have had challenges to crop success in the form of disease and erratic weather this year. White mold has been particularly troublesome this season. On August 24th we ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture