For the last five months, I have been telling producers one thing: wait until June. Now June is here, and with recent rainfall across our area, many pastures finally have the moisture needed to make pasture management investments pay off. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Agritourism and other farm activities offer farmers a unique way to connect with their community while increasing income without obtaining more acreage. Inviting visitors onto the farm not only strengthens relationships with customers but also ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
El agroturismo y otras actividades agrícolas ofrecen a los agricultores una forma única de conectar con su comunidad y al mismo tiempo, una oportunidad de aumentar sus ingresos sin necesidad de adquirir más terreno. Brindar acceso al público ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) names longtime faculty member and peanut breeder Barry Tillman as interim Center director of the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), effective ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
What happens when you combine hands-on learning, supportive mentorship, and a few clucking chickens? You get Barnyard Challengers, a unique 4‑H program that opens doors for youth of all abilities to experience agriculture in a meaningful ... READ MORE
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Southeastern residents increasingly support stronger protections against agricultural disease threats as concerns grow over food-system disruptions, according to researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Findings ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. While there is a higher likelihood for below average activity in the Atlantic Basin, even one storm can have extreme ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) today announces the appointment of Mary Ann Hooks as Director of Animal Sciences Fundraising Initiatives, effective June 15, 2026. This new role will lead ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Specialty cut flower production is an emerging niche for growers in Taylor County, located in Florida’s Zone 9. With mild winters and a long growing season, the area is well-suited for high-value, non-traditional floriculture crops such as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS,
A lot of growers I've talked to this spring said April felt drier than anything they could remember in recent years. I pulled the past 14 months of data from the FAWN station at Jay, and the numbers confirm what folks were feeling in the field. Last ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension