Tag: Agriculture

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu and its potential impact on Florida Livestock

by Jonael Bosques
May 3, 2024

The production of food and fiber is an extremely risky endeavor. Farmers and ranchers are at the mercy of the elements. Mark Twain said it best: “Farming is simply gambling with dirt”. Taking calculated risks and preventive measures can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Extension, Farming, Florida, Health, Livestock, Ranch, UF/IFAS, Zoonotic Diseases

Raising the Bar: How to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction for a More Viable Operation

by Jonael Bosques
August 16, 2023

Did you know that Florida ranks 9th in the nation when it comes to cow-calf numbers? Beef cattle production was instrumental in building Florida’s economy. Our state was the first to have a beef industry, and today, more than 500 years after ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Beef, Beef Cattle, Breeding, Bull, Cattke, Cattle, Cow, Economics, Extension, Farming, Florida, Health, Ifas, Life, Meat, Production, Ranch, Ranching, Rural, Science, Soundness, Technology, UF/IFAS

Online Course for Spanish-speaking families who want to keep chickens: Management of Poultry in Florida

by Jonael Bosques
May 18, 2023

Florida is one of the states with the strictest regulations in the Southern United States. Due to its rapid urbanization and number of residential areas, several governments have developed regulations that limit the use of these parcels in order ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Espanol, Extension, Florida, Hardee, Ifas, Poultry, Spanish, Urban

Curso en linea: Manejo de Aves de Corral en Florida

by Jonael Bosques
May 18, 2023

Florida es uno de los estados con regulaciones mas estrictas del Sur de Estados Unidos. Debido a su rápida urbanización y cantidad de areas residenciales, varios gobiernos han desarrollado regulaciones que limitan el uso de dichas parcelas ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agricultura, Agriculture, Aves, Espanol, Florida, Gallina, Pollo, Pollos, Residencial, Spanish

Aprendiendo de Abejas: Mini-serie en audio para el apicultor principiante

by Jonael Bosques
February 14, 2023

No es noticia que Florida sigue urbanizándose. A diaro se estima que mas de mil personas se transladan al estado por multiples razones incluyendo su clima subtropical, y sus vastos recursos naturales. Con este constante desarrollo, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Abejas, Agricultura, Agriculture, Apicultura, Bosques, Ciencia, Cria, Crianza, Educacion, Enjambre, Espanol, Extension, Farming, Fincas, Florida, Hardee, Livestock, Podcast, Produciendo, UF/IFAS, Video

Vigilando la carga parasítica del ganado caprino y ovino

by Jonael Bosques
August 1, 2022

Los parásitos gastrointestinales son uno de muchos retos que usualmente no tomamos en cuenta en las operaciones ganaderas hasta que es demasiado tarde. Algunos animales tienen la habilidad de resistir una invasión de estos organismos, pero ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Bosques, Cabras, Contortus, Desparasitante, Enfermedades, Espanol, Extension, Farming, Fecal, Florida, Ganadería, Ganado, Haemonchus, Heces, Huevos, Jonael, Livestock, Microscopio, Nemátodos, Ovejas, Parasitologia, Parásitos, Pests, Prueba, Sangre, UF/IFAS

Monitoring gastrointestinal parasite loads in Florida sheep and goat operations

by Jonael Bosques
July 26, 2022

Gastrointestinal parasites are one of the many unforeseen challenges in livestock production. Some animals have the ability of coping with these burdensome organisms, but some individuals in our herds or flocks will never develop the resistance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Bosques, Extension, Farming, Florida, Goats, Haemonchus, Hardee, Health, Ifas, Jonael, Livestock, Parasites, Sheep

Getting the Brooder Ready Before the Chicks Arrive

by Jonael Bosques
February 17, 2022

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
Tags: 4-H, Ag, Agriculture, Brooder, Chicken, Chicks, Extension, Farming, Feed, Florida, Heat, Hens, Lamp, Livestock, Nutrition, Protect, Protecting, Rooster, Temperature, UF/IFAS

Preparándonos para recibir los pollitos

by Jonael Bosques
February 17, 2022

La primavera marca un acontecimiento especial en áreas rurales de Florida: la llegada de los pollitos a las tiendas de productos agrícolas. Y antes de comprar bajo impulso deseamos discutir puntos importantes para que usted se prepare para ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agente, Agriculture, Ambiente, Bosques, Calor, Espanol, Estres, Extension, Farming, Florida, Gallinas, Garden, Hardee, Hogar, Jonael, Livestock, Nutrición, Patio, Pests, Pollitos, Pollos, Proteccion, Temperatura, Uf, UF/IFAS, University

Breeding the Perfect Crops for Floridians

by Jonael Bosques
July 8, 2021

Exploring alternative agricultural uses for your property can be challenging, especially when dealing with plant disease in crop and ornamental production. Often, we get calls from citizens that are acquiring or have acquired land and are unsure ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ag, Agent, Agriculture, Breed, Breeding, County, Crop, Crops, Faculty, Farmer, Farmers, Farming, Florida, Hardee, Horticulture, Improvement, Improving, Lettuce, Science, Scientist, Specialist

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