Category: Agriculture

Don’t Miss the Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale!

by Caitlin Sollazzo
April 9, 2025

If you love plants, Florida-friendly landscapes, or just chatting with someone who can tell you what’s going on with your yard, this event is for you. The 2025 Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening Saturday, May 3rd, in Manatee County—and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gardening, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Plant Sale

Infographic: Market Hog Cuts and Percentages.

by David Outerbridge
March 26, 2025

Ah, the humble hog, nature’s generous provider of deliciousness. From snout to tail, this animal offers a staggering variety of cuts, as illustrated in the Market Hog Cuts and Percentages infographic below. However, before we dive into the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,

2025 Manatee County Land Judging Competition

by Gail Somodi
February 24, 2025

The 64th annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, hosted by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 20th at the Southwest Florida Water Management District Ed Chance Reserve Gilley Creek Tract. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation
Tags: 4-H, Land Judging, NRCS

Manasota Regional Envirothon 2025

by Gail Somodi
February 4, 2025

At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon held in late January, 131 students on 26 teams representing seven Manatee and Sarasota County high schools competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources

Infographic: What Do I Get When I Buy a Market Steer from an Auction or Fair?

by David Outerbridge
January 13, 2025

Purchasing a market steer at an auction or fair can be a rewarding experience, but many buyers wonder exactly how much meat they will receive from the processor. Understanding the journey from live steer to packaged cuts of meat is helpful in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Market Steer

It’s OK to Throw Plants Away: A Gardener’s Guide to Knowing When to Let Go

by Michelle Atkinson
October 28, 2024

As gardeners, we’re taught to nurture and protect our plants. Every seed, every stem feels like a living piece of potential, one that we can help grow into something beautiful and useful. But sometimes, plants simply outgrow their usefulness, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Indoor Plants, Invasive Plants, Old Plants, Recycling Plants, Unwanted Plants

Right of Way Pesticide Exam Review Now Available Online

by Michelle Atkinson
September 13, 2024

Right of Way Pesticide Exam Review Now Available Online: What You Need to Know - Coming January 2025 For professionals working in vegetation management while maintaining roadways, utility lines, and other public spaces, understanding how ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Pesticide License, Right Of Way, ROW, Swporhort, Turf

Why Rotating Pesticide Modes of Action is Key to Preventing Resistance

by Michelle Atkinson
September 12, 2024

The Importance of Rotating Modes of Action in Pesticide Use Pesticides are vital tools in agriculture, landscaping, and pest management, helping to protect crops, gardens, and public spaces from destructive pests. However, the overuse or ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: MOA, Mode Of Action, Pesticide, Prohort, Resistance, Swprohort

Heifer and Young Cow Management

by Christa L. Kirby
August 2, 2024

Many producers are faced with making several tough decisions on a daily basis. Regardless of managing a herd that is large or small, one of the decisions that must be made is whether to purchase or raise your replacement heifers. One of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Christa Kirby, Livestock, Manatee County, UF/IFAS

Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

by BLOGS.IFAS2
July 16, 2024

Bring beauty and biodiversity into your landscape! Find affordable, Florida-friendly plants at our annual Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Plant Sale. Event Details The sale will take place October 5 from 8AM-12PM at our educational gardens ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn

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