Jed Dillard Jefferson County Extension The short answers are “Because of your pasture management” and “Change your pasture management." Here’s the slightly longer version. After Jefferson County native Ed Finlayson discovered Pensacola ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWhole or Halved Tomatoes (packed in water) Quantity: An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 53 pounds and yields 15 to 21 quarts-an average ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureClick here for high resolution version. Caption at the bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference is a one-stop shop for anyone who has thought about starting a farm or supporting local foods. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Do you want to sell your nursery or farm land? Here is an excellent opportunity! The National Farm Investment Coordinator for US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, is looking for farm land opportunities for one of their our ultra-high ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWe need your help in monitoring and protecting these valuable resources. At the end of your diving or fishing trip please complete a short reef survey. You can also send us pictures and video through the reef comment form (click here). This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesIn the midst of the Civil War, a key piece of legislation that shaped our great nation was signed into law. On July 2, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill “Land Grant” Act that created the Land Grant University System. The ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAs smart phones and tablets increase in use among farmers they may want to take a look at some of the apps that are currently available for use on these devices. There are several that I currently use that are worth taking a look at if you ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTropical Storm Debby delivered some much needed rain to many Florida Counties, albeit in a rather short amount of time. These flooded fields may have had their soil chemistry affected, resulting in the need for a new soil test to get a precise ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureIt’s not too late to register for the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference July 27-29, 2012 The University of Florida’s (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture