Artificial Insemination in Cattle
There are many management decisions that must be made when choosing how to breed your cattle. The biggest decision is if you prefer to use live bulls or stored semen. If you decide you… Read More
USDA Announces Signup for Conservation Stewardship Program
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2021 — The application deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 26 for fiscal year 2021. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments… Read More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Co-Authored by: Alyssa Vinson and Katherine Clements What are invasive species? An invasive plant, animal or pest is one that is non-native (originating from another state or country), are able to reproduce and maintain self-sustaining… Read More
Clams as Restoration Tools: GSI Workshop Prioritizes Research Needs for Florida
The Gulf Shellfish Institute (GSI) works with industry, research and regulatory partners throughout Florida and the Gulf region to improve and increase the production of bivalve shellfish for both ecological and economic benefit. Key to… Read More
2021 Landscape Pesticide Applicator Training – 1st Quarter
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2021 Manasota Regional Envirothon
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed… Read More
Plant Nutrients 101
Throughout our early education, we were repetitively taught about proper nutrition and eating habits. Vitamins and minerals were discussed, the proper amount of each, and the food pyramid was burned into our minds. Without the… Read More
Which Pesticide License Do I Need?
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 pest… Read More
Healthy Forests Focus of Farm City Week Speech Contest
Manatee County students in grades six through 12 were eligible to compete in the annual Farm City Week Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District speech contest. Designed to develop leadership through participation in public… Read More
Pledge Your Support for the 2020 Dine In and FCS Day!
Since 2014, nearly half a million people have committed to “Dining In” on December 3rd for FCS day! Family and Consumer sciences works hard to educate families about essential life skills and provide helpful resources…. Read More