Category: UF/IFAS Extension

The Joy of Christmas Trees

by Susan Haddock

November 28, 2022

The holiday season is approaching quickly, and nothing feels more festive than decorating a live Christmas tree. You can purchase a pre-cut Christmas tree, cut one yourself at a local tree farm, or select a potted living tree. Cutting a ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Artificial Trees, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree Care, Christmas Tree Safety, Christmas Trees And Pets, History Of Trees, Potted Christmas Trees, Selecting A Christmas Tree, Trees

Winter Landscape Fertilization

by Susan Haddock

November 18, 2022

For plants to be healthy and grow they must use sunlight to produce foods from carbon dioxide and water. This process called photosynthesis involves the plant drawing up water from roots, and leaves taking in CO2 from the air and trapping ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fertilization, Fertilizer, Landscape, Landscape Management, ProHort, SW ProHort, Winter Lawn Care

Winter Feeding Considerations for Beef Cattle

by Allie Williams

November 8, 2022

Throughout the fall and winter months, the talk of winter supplementation arises. Spring calves are being weaned and cows should be rebred. Fall calving is here. Not only is this a good time to evaluate your pastures in preparation, but you ... READ MORE

Category: , Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cattle, Cattle Nutrition, Pasture, Winter Feeding

Soil Testing Basics

by Allie Williams

November 3, 2022

Whether you are growing vegetables, fruits, or even grass, these plants require adequate nutrition. Plants need 17 essential (more…) READ MORE

Category: Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Crop Nutrition, Soil Fertility, Soil Test

Beef Cattle Body Condition Score

by Allie Williams

October 17, 2022

Body condition scoring is a tool that can play a significant role in livestock management. And the best part – it’s free and you can take it with you anywhere. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Nutrition, Beef Cattle, Livestock

Grass Farmer First, Cattle Rancher Second

by Allie Williams

July 14, 2022

“I am a grass farmer first and a cattle rancher second.” We have all seen our feed bills (like many other inputs) on the rise lately. Feed costs typically account for the greatest percentage of total enterprise costs in a cow-calf operation. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Cattle, Forage, Grazing, Livestock, Pasture

Hillsborough 4-H: Looking Four-ward to a New Year!

by Brandi Yancy

September 20, 2021

Hillsborough 4-H: Looking Four-ward to a New Year! Hillsborough County 4-H'ers are resilient! With so many changes brought on by COVID-19, 4-H clubs held virtual meetings, club leaders made sure everyone participated and felt included, youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Children, Community Service, County Fair, Experiential Learning, Florida, Hands-on, Open House

Hispanic Heritage Month

by Joanna Courtemanche

September 1, 2021

"Should I call you Latino/Latina/Latinx, Hispanic, or Chicano/Chicana?" We have all been there… so what is the correct term? The truth is no matter which term you use people will often disagree because we use all of these terms as identity ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Culture, Family, Hispanic, Hispanicheritagemonth, Realtionships

Healthy Family Meals, $15 or less

by Kimberly Bragg-Armatrout

August 23, 2021

Can you make a family meal for $15? I put it to the test and found out that you can definitely make family meals for $15! And I am not talking only about spaghetti or casseroles, even though those are excellent choices. But you can also make ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budget Meals, Family Meals, Meal Planning, Meal Prep

Which Pesticide License Do I Need?

by Wael Elwakil

May 1, 2021

Most pesticide applicator licenses in Florida will require passing two exams at least, depending on the specific intended pesticide application and site of application. A) Private Applicator You need a private pesticide applicator agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Row, Agriculture, Applicator, Commercial, Core, Exam Prep, Fruit And Vegetable, General Standards, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Online Class, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Pesticide Training, Pesticides, Private

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