After a myriad of sweet corn trials at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Farm by a solid team of experts including Gary England, Scott Chambers, Dr. Marcio Resende and Dr. Wendy Mussoline, a local farmer ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
For decades, scientists have wondered how the human body absorbs a rare and important nutrient called queuine. This compound is known to play a vital role in protein production, brain function, and potentially even cancer prevention. In 2025, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,
If you still haven’t figured out what to purchase your family or loved ones for Christmas, how about some home-grown beef. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture, Putnam County is home to approximately 13,400 head of cows and calves. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock
The Datil Pepper is a niche crop grown only in the unique climate of Northeastern Florida. They are small but spicy peppers ranging from 60,000 to 100,000 scoville heat units in their green stage and heating up to 120,000 to 150,000 scoville ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, WORK & LIFE
Though I’m not a beekeeper, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge about honey bees over the past few years from the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, fellow Extension Agents, and Ms. Atkins, the President of the Beekeepers ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Growing up in Kentucky, April held special significance as the onset of spring and the beginning of rainfall. The familiar adage "April Showers bring May Flowers" underscored the promise of blossoming plants. The emergence of crocuses and daffodils ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Writing a buyer's letter is important to completing a successful swine or beef project. It is not as intimidating or stressful as it may seem and can be accomplished in a few steps. Here are a few steps to help you along the way: Introduction: Begin ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Purple is the color of royalty and “Purple Majesty” and “Purple Splendor” are two newly released varieties of sweet potato bred by Drs. Craig Yencho and Kenneth Pecota at North Carolina State University. This same program is responsible ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Introduction The datil pepper is an infamous hot pepper grown locally in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) of Putnam, Flagler and St. Johns Counties. Datils are a unique pepper in that they are relatively hot compared to other peppers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops,
Marigolds, with their vibrant hues and delicate petals, have long been cherished in gardens worldwide. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these humble flowers carry a profound cultural significance in various societies. Marigolds have become emblematic ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture