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
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
https://youtu.be/_Zk99G5kWr0 Felicitaciones Florida, por fin participaste en el invierno. Después de 8 años de clima relativamente cálido, nos tocó experimentar un frío extremo. Este cambio en el clima afectó nuestra grama (césped), ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
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 ExtensionFor 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
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
The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeEl verano en Florida no es para los débiles, y las olas de calor implacables de este año nos tienen a todos pendiente al desempeño de nuestro ganado y las pasturas de cerca. Cuando el mercurio sube a los altos 90 °F (35–37 °C) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, , 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
¡Bienvenidos a la temporada de lluvias de verano en el condado de Hardee! Geográficamente, tu hogar se encuentra en una mezcla única de zonas ambientales con un clima subtropical diverso: veranos calurosos y húmedos con tormentas eléctricas ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension