During the winter months in Florida, cereal grains can be an alternative feed source for your livestock. However, climate and weather conditions can decide if establishing cereal grains will be beneficial or not. Factors to consider before ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on the year. We are also an agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
A growing mecca Some northerners, (from Georgia north!) don't understand Florida's vegetable growing season. Northern states are, after all, used to producing vegetables all summer. In Florida, from October until spring, lots of food travels ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,Remember Tasty tomatoes? I hear it often, “The tomatoes in Florida don’t taste like the ones up north” and “Those grocery store tomatoes don’t have any flavor”. My Mother once noted that a new variety of blueberry, that was just ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionHighlands County Agricultural Tour Tickets are now ON SALE! Tickets for our Southern Highlands County Tour taking place on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 are available! Dates/Times: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 - Southern Highlands County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, TurfWhy is it good to take soil samples? Nutrient amounts in the soil matches plant needs. Future nutrient applications match and do not exceed the needs of the plants. Monitor and correct soil acidity levels (pH) to ensure nutrient uptake. When ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionHighlands County Agricultural Tour Tickets are now ON SALE! Tickets for our Southern Highlands County Tour taking place on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 are available! Dates/Times: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - Northern Highlands County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Cold Florida Nights ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, LawnTo Bee or not to Bee Everyone is worried about the bees. Since colony collapse started being recognized as in issue in the 2007, the word is out that bees may be in trouble. Yet, and maybe because of, there are more beekeepers than ever. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The Agriculture Safety Facts Ag Employees must take Ag Safety Training Ag Employees must take some Ag Safety Training Annually Agriculture injuries have declined since training has become mandatory The Agriculture Facts Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension