Our next cycle is starting again! The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County's Beekeeping Series is starting on November 7. For ten years, this annual series has helped hundreds of beginner beekeepers learn and build confidence in beekeeping during ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Diana Moya’s technical background in food science had already prepared her to pursue her passions within the food and agribusiness industry. However, it was a desire to be more involved in the making of strategic business decisions that led ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
The annual Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Case Study competition challenges the best and brightest graduate students across the discipline to take the theoretical skills learned in the classroom and use them to address ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
This article is part of the series, Using Compost on the Farm. Composting keeps organic materials out of the landfill, prevents water quality impacts resulting from unmanaged debris/manure piles, and provides beneficial re-use of organic waste ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Four farm assistance programs have deadlines in August 2026: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program New base acre allocations for Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Happy National Orange Juice (OJ) Day! Each year, May 4th celebrates this delicious and healthy beverage that many associate with the state of Florida, and for good reason. Here in the UF/IFAS Food & Resource Economics Department, our Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Nitrogen fertilizer prices have risen sharply. The increase in cost of a key input for corn production has implications for planted acreage, yields, corn price outlook, and profit margins. Fertilizer Prices As shown in Figure 1, the retail ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
The challenge of irrigation management Farmers and nursery growers 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Why compost on the farm? Across ornamental nurseries, vegetable fields/greenhouses, and livestock operations large and small, use and production of compost is considered a best practice. Composting keeps materials out of the landfill, prevents ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
The deadline for obtaining crop insurance for Florida peanuts, corn, and cotton is February 28th. You may want to reevaluate your crop insurance choices as premium subsidies have increased in 2026. Contact your crop insurance agent to discuss ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management