One cow, skipping one calving season equals a $500 loss, at very least. Cattle management encompasses many duties for cattle owners and improving reproductive efficiency of the herd lumps much of that management into one basket, of sorts,… Read More
Whether you call it Spotted Beebalm, Dotted Horsemint, or Monarda punctata, the blooming of this native wildflower is a reliable signal that the end* is near. (*…of summer) Each year, as children are heading back to school,… Read More
We all know by now that living a sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. Countless studies show its association with obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. But many of us may not know how to begin an active lifestyle. … Read More
UF Extension will be teaching another class at the Advent Health Zephyrhills wellness center. It is a 12 week program called Towards Permanent Weight Management. We will meet for an hour for 12 Thursdays starting July 11th from… Read More
Some people don’t think salad can be a main meal. They look at it as an appetizer. And while it can definitely be an appetizer, especially at restaurants where they are highly marketed as an appetizer or side… Read More
If you prepare for a hurricane when a hurricane is approaching, you will find yourself panicking: can I take time off from work to prepare my home? Are there any other stores in the area that might have… Read More
With the current world population at 7.7 billion, food production is of major concern and puts increasing pressure on the agriculture community to provide that food. The initial next step is concern over the environmental impacts such production… Read More
Have you checked your blood pressure lately? If not, you should! Roughly 46 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, yet many of them don’t even realize it. Even if you’re not sure what your blood pressure reading… Read More
Is your landscape water-wise? The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is seeking to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay* region that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. *(includes Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough) (UPDATE:… Read More
Does your palm have ugly yellowing leaves? STOP!!!! Put down the pruning equipment and step away from the palm. When NOT to prune a palm – You can’t prune away a palm nutrient deficiency. In fact,… Read More
