Category: Agriculture

Tips from the Help Desk… What’s Killing my Palm-February 2023

by David Austin

February 10, 2023

Tips from the Help Desk... What's killing my palm? by David Austin Residential Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator Palm trees are forever a symbol of Florida. Nothing says tropical quite like a palm tree. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Diseases, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Lethal Bronzing, Master Gardeners, Palms, Tips From The Help Desk, UF IFAS Extension

US Cattle Inventory Down 3% – Anticipated Impact on Cow-Calf Producers in 2023

by Doug Mayo

February 10, 2023

- USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) released the January 1 Cattle Inventory Report on January 31, 2023. NASS estimates the national cattle inventory twice per year, on January 1 and July 1. These reports can be a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cattle Market Outlook, National Agricultural Statistic Service, U.S. Cattle Inventory Report

John Santiago’s passion for microbiology

by Robin Koestoyo

February 10, 2023

Ask John Santiago about beneficial soil microbes, and his eyes dazzle. He will tell you that scientists are about to uncover microbes that protect plants from disease. Santiago aspires to be one of the scientists who will make these ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Ashs, John Santiago, Microbiology, Plant Root Biology, UF/IFAS Research

Polk Pasture Rent Values

by Bridget Stice

February 9, 2023

Each year the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues a survey report of Cash Rents for crops and pasture. These reports can offer insight for producers as they consider lease lands for their ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Livestock,
Tags: Lease, Pasture

UF economists narrow estimate of agricultural losses from Hurricane Ian to $1.03 billion

by Samantha Murray

February 9, 2023

After months of gathering and analyzing data, University of Florida economists have refined the estimate of agricultural losses due to Hurricane Ian: $1.03 billion. This number is an estimate of the total value of seasonal crops, livestock, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Ian, News

Gilchrist County 4-H teen adds another link in Dairy Heifer Chain

by Stella Canfield

February 9, 2023

Aside from food, one of Java’s favorite things is getting scratches behind her ears, which Cayce Sullivan, a 15-year-old 4-H’er in Gilchrist County, makes sure to do as part of her daily care routine. Java, a Brown Swiss heifer, is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Curriculum, Livestock
Tags: Chris DeCubellis, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Heifer Chain Program

Plant Profile: Roses

by Julio Perez

February 9, 2023

Sources say that it is believed that roses have been in cultivation for nearly 5,000 years. In a group that comprises 150 species that are spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Many poets and artists have used the rose as a source of ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #julioperez, #plantprofile, #rosesforeveryone, Florida, Florida Friendly, Putnam, Roses

Soil Moisture Sensor Loaner-Trainer Program for Treasure Coast Farmers

by Yvette Goodiel

February 8, 2023

Why use soil moisture sensors? Farmers have to carefully manage water supply for their crops. Too much or too little irrigation can damage or stress the crop, making it more vulnerable to weed competition, insect pests, and/or disease. Additionally, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Water
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Environment, Irrigation, Martin County, UF IFAS Extension, Water

Pest to watch out for in and around the home

by Christine Jackson

February 8, 2023

Pest will be an inevitable hurdle that you must come to face being a plant owner. Just like your furry friends, plants too can suffer from bug infestations and diseases. Use this quick guide as reference to recognize and treat any infestation ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension

Manasota Regional Envirothon 2023

by Gail Somodi

February 8, 2023

At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon held in early February, over 140 students on 26 teams representing eight Manatee and Sarasota County high schools competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Envirothon, Soil And Water Conservation District, Soils

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