Tag: Agriculture Hot Topic

Blueberry Freeze Protection

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 30, 2015

Blueberries, like most temperate zone plants, become dormant during the winter, allowing them to survive the cold. As days become shorter and temperatures lower throughout the fall, blueberries’ growth slows and cold hardiness increases. While ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Archive, Blueberry Freeze, Blueberry Freeze Protection, Crops, Helicopters, Horticulture, Orchard Heaters, Overhead Irrigation, Passive Freeze Protection, Wind Machines

Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 31, 2015

Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Archive, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Farm Safety, Farmer, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Livestock, Rancher

Is Value-Added Agriculture Right for Me?

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 3, 2015

Many agricultural producers have been advised to consider value-added activities to offset declining farm incomes and a competitive global economy. Such activities may increase net farm incomes, but producers should first assess if the value-added ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Archive, Farming, Farms, Small Farms, Value-added Agriculture

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