¡Llego la Primavera! La humanidad desde sus comienzos ha tenido que proveerse de sus necesidades básicas para mantenerse vivo. El albergue y el alimento es una de las necesidades más importantes. En estos momentos de crisis que vive ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS ExtensionSpring is here: Let us talk about Gardens in the school or at home. Humanity from the beginning has had to provide itself with basic needs to stay alive. Shelter and food are one of the most important needs. In these moments of crisis that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers
They are tiny, but their power lies in numbers. These insect pests are born pregnant, and can reproduce out of control in a short time. This column is dedicated to a common pest called the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae. This pest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,All farmers have a significant role in protecting our natural resources. Science based approaches are being taken around the State of Florida to ensure that there is adequate use of water and the impact of our agricultural practices is minimal, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, WildlifeFlorida’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,Gardening Continues in Hardee County 4-H Vegetable gardening is not for the faint of heart. Our 4-H youth had a tough run at it this year. We started with eighteen youth members, ages 8-14, in late February who wanted to participate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Summer Camping with Hardee County 4-H Hardee County 4-H youth members were busy in the month of July. We had two exciting and busy summer camps planned this year. For the first week, camp was located at the Extension Office and the youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS ExtensionWhen we look for a used car, we often ask for the Carfax®. This report tells you the history of the vehicle and gives you a vision of what potential issues you may run into in the future. When purchasing animals at market or on farms, use the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
La nutrición es uno de los gastos más grandes de una operación ganadera. Referente a la producción bovina y otros rumiantes (cabras, ovejas, etc.) el gasto en alimentación es menor que otras especies ya que estas especies digieren el ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionGrowing forages in the winter and early spring can be challenging in South Central Florida. With short days and limited rain Bahia grass and Hermathria grass go dormant at the peak lactation period of beef females, and if ranchers do not adjust ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Livestock