Muchos manipuladores de pesticidas no han sido entrenados en el uso y mantenimiento de mochilas aspersoras como requisito para la aplicación de productos. Partes de la mochila apsersora Una mochila aspersora, es un equipo de aplicación de ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
El clima dinámico de Florida nunca deja de sorprendernos. La sequía histórica que estamos experimentando, luego de heladas extremas que no se veían en décadas, definitivamente ha hecho de esta primavera una bastante inusual. Hemos ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Florida’s dynamic climate never ceases to surprise us. The historic drought we are under following extreme freezes not seen in decades has certainly made this spring an unusual one. We have had many concerned gardeners and farmers noticing ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
https://youtu.be/ipVx3TOdJ9Y Congratulations Florida, you finally participated in winter. After 8 years of mild weather, we got to experience extreme cold. This weather shift affected our lawns, shrubs, and our crops. Today, we will explore ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Durante gran parte de la primera y mediados del siglo 20, los ganaderos en Florida se enfrentaron a un adversario persistente: el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (Cochliomyia hominivorax). Esta plaga, una mosca que se alimenta de carne ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
For much of the early to mid-1900s, Florida cattle ranchers faced a persistent adversary: the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax). This pest, a flesh-eating fly, was infamous for its ability to cause devastating losses across livestock ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Florida’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise not just for people—but also for mosquitoes. These tiny pests are more than just a nuisance; they can carry serious diseases that affect humans, pets, and wildlife. Understanding which species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterSummer in Florida isn’t for the faint of heart, and this year’s relentless heat waves have many of us watching cattle and pastures more closely than ever. When daytime temperatures climb into the high 90s with humidity following suit, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Local UF/IFAS County Extension Offices have been providing a site for potential pesticide applicators to sit for pesticide exams for many years. However, your local testing at your favorite UF/IFAS Extension Office will be discontinued soon. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Events, Farm ManagementLos beneficios directos son muchos. Las comunidades rurales, como Hardee County, son favorecidas por la producción de ganado bovino de muchas maneras. Estas operaciones brindan empleos, crean espacios seguros para la vida silvestre y sirven ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife