Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir), called the "Festival of the Sacrifice," is an Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. In commemoration ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Chickens have been domesticated for thousands of years across Asia, Europe, and now the Americas. As a result of selective breeding for desirable characteristics, such as for egg or meat production, they are not as robust as their wild ancestors. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Chick days are upon us, and before you take home a colony of chicks by impulse, take a moment to verify that you are ready to receive them. Below you will find some critical key points that are essential for the survival of your new feathered ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
A new business supplying animal feeds to rural Niger is helping to overcome vast distances and other hurdles that constrain the productivity and incomes of goat and sheep farmers. Though 90 percent of the rural population in Niger owns ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, LivestockFlorida’s flat wood soils in the Bone Valley region are known to be rich in phosphorus. Livestock production has been an important contributor to Florida’s agricultural landscape since its colonization. With the constant findings shed by ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,
You finally made it. You’ve worked hard, made tough decisions and sacrifices and have been fortunate enough to realize your dream of one day owning a Florida Horse farm. Five acres or five hundred, it doesn’t matter the size or number of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Driving through Marion County, “Horse Capital of the World”, even in the depths of winter I am amazed at the beauty of the large commercial farms located here. A particular topic of interest to me and one that I feel could have a real economic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Interested in learning how to grow sprouts as a food source for your chickens? Find all the information here! Sprouts are a great treat for backyard chickens who may not get to free roam or can serve as the sole food source for your flock. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionLocal county agents are working hard to set up at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. You can watch our live feed below! Author: John Wells - johnrwells@ufl.edu John Wells is the IT Expert for the NW District. Panhandle Outdoors READ MORE
Category: Agriculture