Category: Farm Management

Preparación para las Evaluaciones de Daños y Pérdidas Agrícolas tras el Huracán Milton

by Luz Bahder
October 8, 2024

Creado por Alena Poulin y Christa Court, Departamento de Economía de Alimentos y Recursos de UF/IFAS. Mientras muchas áreas aún se están recuperando de los impactos del huracán Helene hace dos semanas, Florida ahora espera otro impacto ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agente De Seguro, Alena Poulin, Christa Court, Declaración De Desastres, Departamento De Economía De Alimentos Y Recursos, Desastre, Desastres Agricolas, EIAP, Encuesta, Encuesta De Evaluación De Desastres EIAP De UF/IFAS., Espanol, Evaluacion Y Reporte De Danos, Florida, FSA, Huracan Milton, Huracanes, Impactos Agricolas, Milton, Operacion Agricola, Perdidas Economicas, Programa De Análisis De Impacto Económico, Reporte, Spanish, Tampa, Tormentas, UF/IFAS, Usda

Alerta de prensa: Se solicita al sector agrícola de Florida que reporte los impactos adversos del huracán Helene

by Luz Bahder
October 1, 2024

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Qué: Encuesta del Programa de Análisis de Impacto Económico (EIAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricolas, Agricultura, Ayuda, Christa Court, Clima Severo, Confidencialidad, Danos, Daños A Los Activos, Desastre, EIAP, Encuesta, Encuesta En Espanol, Espanol, Florida, Helene, Huracán Helene, Industria Agrícola De Florida, Inundaciones, Oficina De Extensión, Perdidas, Pérdidas De Producción, Perdidas Economicas, Perdidas Y Daños, Productores Agricolas, Programa De Análisis De Impacto Económico, Recuperacion, Respuestas, Spanish, Survey, Tormenta, UF/IFAS

Lip-smackin’ good: Peanut Butter Challenge returns Sept. 30

by Megan Winslow
September 25, 2024

Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Donate, Drive, Extension, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Bank, Food Insecure, Hungry, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, PBC, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Rachel Pienta, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

by Megan Winslow
September 20, 2024

In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization rates for 14 crops to determine whether updates are needed. The goal was to pinpoint the appropriate ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Advisory Committee, Application Rates, Bob Hochmuth, Crops, Engagement, Environment, Farmer, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Field Day, Grower, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Legislature, Megan Winslow, Michael Dukes, NMP, Nutrient Management Program, Plant Nutrient Oversight Committee, PNOC, Recommendation, Research, Seminar Series, Stakeholder, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Hurricane Debby: Florida agricultural production losses top $93M, UF economists estimate

by Megan Winslow
September 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Debby is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Products, Agriculture, Assessment Of Losses And Damages To Florida Agriculture From Hazard/Disaster Events Tool, Christa Court, Damage, Dixie County, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economy, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Idalia, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lafayette County, Lee County, Manatee County, Megan Winslow, Rain, Report, Sarasota County, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wind

NEW DATE: UF/IFAS shares results of Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment

by Megan Winslow
September 12, 2024

Please be advised that the virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program’s Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment was rescheduled. The updated information is below: What: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Impact, Agriculture, Assessment, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Media, Press Conference, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Zoom

Retired UF professor leaves enduring legacy online through sustainable agriculture course

by Megan Winslow
August 19, 2024

It’s been years since University of Florida Professor Emeritus George Hochmuth set foot inside a classroom, yet students from all over the world still benefit from his lessons every day. As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural, Agriculture, Class, Course, Coursera, Crop Production, Farm, Farming, Free, George Hochmuth, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Megan Winslow, Nutrient Demands, Nutrition, Online Course, Professor Emeritus, Soil Fertility, Soil Testing, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Student, Sustainable Agricultural Land Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Practices, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

UF scientists use AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection

by Brad Buck
August 15, 2024

Florida’s strawberry season doesn’t return until December. But University of Florida scientists work year-round to support an industry with a $500 million-a-year farm-gate value in Florida. Among their research endeavors, UF/IFAS scientists ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management
Tags: #aiatuf, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence, Daniel Lee, Disease, Fungal Diseases, Fungicides, Growers, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Images, Leaf Wetness, Leaf Wetness Detection, Natalia Peres, Plant Pathology, Strawberries, Strawberry Advisory System

El director de Extensión de UF/IFAS del condado de Hardee recibió el Premio Nacional al Servicio Distinguido de NACAA

by Luz Bahder
August 12, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La Asociación Nacional de Agentes Agrícolas del Condado ha otorgado a Jonael Bosques, agente agrícola y director del ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agricultura, Asociación De Agentes Agrícolas Del Condado De Florida, Asociacion Nacional De Agentes Agricolas Del Condado, CAFE Latino, Capacitacion, Competencia Cultural, Condado De Hardee, Desarrollo Comunitario, Diversidad, Diversity And Inclusion, Espanol, Extension, FACAA, Galardon, Ganaderia, Herramientas Educativas, Hispanohablantes, Hispanos, Inclusion, Jonael Bosques, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, Latinos, NACAA, National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Premio, Premio Al Servicio Distinguido, Premio Nacional A La Diversidad En Extensión, Reconocimiento, Servicio Comunitario, Spanish, Timothy Wilson, UF, UF/IFAS

UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County director honored with national NACAA Distinguished Service Award

by Lourdes Mederos
August 12, 2024

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents has awarded Jonael Bosques, agriculture agent and director of UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award. Bosques is one of only three recipients ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Animal Science, CAFE Latino, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latino Communities, Community Development, FACAA, Florida Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Forestry, Horticulture, Jonael Bosques, Livestock, National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Natural Resources, Ranchers, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County

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