After a 60-120 day breeding season, cattle producers should plan to pregnancy check their cattle, so they know who is bred and who is open. Considering the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can become costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Winter months can be tricky when it comes to feeding your pregnant or lactating beef cows in Florida. The changing day length, and weather patterns limit grazing options in farms that rely on summer perennial grasses. In Florida summer grasses ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Northern Red Snapper, Lutjanus campechanus Florida State Record: 46 lbs 8 oz, Destin 1985 IGFA World Record: 50 lbs 4 oz, Louisiana 1996 For most current red snapper regulations please check out this the FWC snapper page, Gulf Council Fisheries ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
ORLANDO, Fla. – Now that cooler weather is here, it’s time to consider cool season vegetables for your garden. “Gardeners will have almost five months to grow everything from lettuce and cabbages to spinach, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Though summer’s end is nearing, there is still time to find and enjoy the sweet tropical goodness of Florida-grown mangoes. With so many cultivars available, Florida’s mango season typically stretches from as early as March, with the ripening ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Did you know that you can grow vegetables year round in Florida? The trick is knowing that summer really isn’t a good time for most veggies. A few, like sweet potatoes and okra, do well in the summer heat, but spring and fall are our most ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWhen determining what vegetables to plant for an upcoming planting season, multiple factors need to be taken into consideration. First, is it the correct season/time to plant said vegetable? Planting outside of a vegetables preferred season ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseOctober 31st not only reminds all that the ghost and goblins are out and about, but that the sea turtle nesting season is complete for another year. These federally protected animals typically begin nesting in late April and continue into the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife