I want to share an interesting note online on female role in farming. Sondra Pierce and her husband, Matt, have been growing beets, hay and sunflowers in rural Boulder County, Colo., since they graduated from high school. In the U.S., ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida hired a new, land-grant-oriented president, brought on board preeminent faculty, celebrated Extension’s centennial, opened new facilities and made strides in fighting citrus greening. Those ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeAPHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials The Animal and Plant Health Inspection ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseThis is the time of year when leaves are turning shades of yellow and red and falling from the trees. And this spurs homeowners to get out there with their rakes and rid them from their lawns. This is a good practice as too many leaves will ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureNow that we’ve all been stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s time to transition into the final and, arguably, most ornate holidays of the year. Right now you can hear your mantles and door frames crying out to be adorned. Your windows ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureThe next opportunity to attend the class needed in order to apply for a fertilizer license is February 3, 2015 in Crestview. For more information, click on the following date: 2315 READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home LandscapesThe next opportunity for the class needed in order to apply for a fertilizer license will be in Crestview on February 3, 2015. For more information click on the date: 2315 READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Professional DevelopmentParsley is a leafy, cool-season crop that belongs to the same family as celery. Many varieties of parsley are available, including: Italian, Curled Leaf, and Hamburg. The following insect pests can be a concern for commercial and personal-consumption ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicOn Thursday August 21, 2014, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fourth year these ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Scientists have long tracked the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, studied the longevity of the redwoods and know how the melting of the ice caps is affecting polar bears. But, until now, it has been difficult ... READ MORE
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