April is prime blueberry season in much of Florida with production spread throughout the north and central regions. Much of Florida’s commercial blueberry production relies on patented southern highbush varieties, but did you know that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was confirmed in a pet emu housed in Flagler County during the week of March 25, 2019. EEE is a mosquito-borne alphavirus that commonly affects horses, but can also infect humans. Wild birds serve as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Have you ever thought about sharing your unique agricultural experiences with local consumers? Consumers want to meet REAL farmers and understand where and how their food is grown. The two-day Agritourism Workshop will equip you with practical ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
Are you in need of pesticide CEUs, or training for a pesticide exam? The Tri-County Ag Team will be offering the following pesticide classes at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center in St. Augustine, FL. All of which will prepare you for ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
If you live in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) which includes Putnam, Flagler and St. Johns Counties, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been a bit wetter than normal for this time of year. Just to put this extraordinarily wet year ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture
Whether or not you believe that eating cabbage on New Years Day will bring financial wealth in the upcoming year, eating cabbage is a great way to support your local agricultural community. Northeast Florida, particularly Flagler and St. Johns ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Disney World of Agriculture What was it like to attend the 2018 PMA Fresh Summit? It was like the Disney World of Agriculture! Held at the Orlando Convention Center, the banner, displays, flashy lights and free taste bites were simply overwhelming. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
There are lots of gatherings this time of year in the agricultural community and UF/IFAS Extension is excited about participating in all of them. Bunnell Bonanza The Bunnell Bonanza attracted families to a fun-filled day of games, pony rides, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
For those growers that use pesticides, you need to familiar yourself with the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). WPS is a federal regulation that is designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. An EPA guidance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, Turf
Most of the Central Florida Livestock Agents (CFLAG) are quite familiar with the annual gathering at Deseret Ranch in Osceola County known as Beef Reproduction School. The old timers tell me that UF has been a part of hosting this program ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock