It’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: AgricultureThe May issues of Gardening In The Panhandle (click here) and Panhandle Agriculture (click here) are now available. Please follow the links to the left to view the latest issues. READ MORE
Category: AgricultureClick here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers. The compound boosts crops’ resistance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is headed out to sea, but the many problems she caused are still here. One of particular concern to livestock owners is foot rot. It is a frequent problem of beef and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock[portfolio_slideshow] By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is on a heading away from Wakulla County and Florida’s Big Bend, but leaving a trail of damage in her wake. One already visible bit of wreckage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
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Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureOver the last several months, reports of stand losses and decline for both Bermuda and Bahia grass pastures and hay fields have been coming in to Extension Offices across the Southeast. Some ranchers have lost 25%-40% of their stand in certain ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe ample rains last week made a big difference towards improving the overall crop condition. Pasture conditions continue to improve with the availability of additional moisture. Field work is active and back on schedule for late June. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe growth of the local food movement has fueled a rise in citizens interested in urban farm operations. We might call them part of the local food movement, or people who are just concerned about what their family is consuming. For producers, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops