Category: Crops

Celebrating National Ag Day in Manatee County

by Christine Russo

March 21, 2023

March 21st is National Agriculture Day! Founded in 1973, National Agriculture Day is dedicated to increasing awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society. This year's theme is "Growing a Climate for Tomorrow", putting an emphasis on ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Farmers Market, Fresh From Florida, Horticulture, Livestock, Manatee County, Ornamental, Shop Local

Mangoes are the King of Fruits

by Lisa Hickey

June 30, 2022

Mangoes are the king of fruits. Of all the fruits in the world, the mango reigns supreme. Mangoes are grown throughout the frost-free world for their juicy, sweet fruits. There are thousands of mango varieties. Mangoes can be large or small, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Backyard Fruit, Fruitscapes, Mango

Spring Farm Tour 2022

by Gail Somodi

March 17, 2022

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought over eighty participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Manatee County. Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District board ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

Pesticide application is only one Integrated Pest Management tool!

by Lisa Hickey

March 1, 2022

Today is a new day in pest control. Do not let pest management consume your weekend and time. Pest management begins with recognizing the techniques available to control pests pressure. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the basic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease

Growing Alligator Pears

by Lisa Hickey

February 8, 2022

Avocados, historically known as alligator pears, have become very popular over that last decade. They can be spread over toast, mashed into dips, blended into milkshakes, and even pressed for cooking oil. These deliciously creamy fruits (yes, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Avocado, Backyard Fruit, Fruit Trees, Gardening

Florida NRCS Announces Conservation Stewardship Program Signup

by Christine Russo

November 2, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Florida, November 2, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners from Florida for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Agricultural producers ... READ MORE

Farm City Week 2021 Celebrate Partnerships Between Farmers and Their Community

by Lisa Hickey

October 27, 2021

Farm City Week celebrates a week and a half prior to Thanksgiving: Nov. 8-20, 2021. The 2021 theme is “Agriculture: Pathways to Preservation. This week's celebration recognizes the beneficial partnerships between rural and urban communities ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm City Week, Farm Tour, Manatee County

Growing Grapes

by Lisa Hickey

June 25, 2021

Getting Started Fruit crops, like growing grapes, provide rewarding yields throughout the year when diversifying your plant selection. In other words, choose several types of fruit trees and different cultivars within each fruit tree type. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Crops, Grapes, Muscadine, Small Fruit

Cover Crops: Benefits or Misfits?

by Lisa Hickey

June 25, 2021

Cover crops provide benefits to all types of growers, whether it's hay production, small or large, fruit or vegetable production, or home gardeners. Additionally, beekeepers can benefit from the use of cover crops since cover crops provide nectar ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Cover Crops, FruitVegProducers, Vegetable Gardening

Assistance Helps Farmers and Ranchers Conserve Natural Resources

by Christine Russo

June 22, 2021

Application deadline for financial assistance is October 1 GAINESVILLE, Fla., June 21, 2021 — Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until October 1 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Environmental Quality Incentives Program, EQIP, Farming, Financial Assistance, Natural Resource Conservation Service, NRCS, Soil Health, USDA

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