National nutrition month is observed each March. It is an annual education campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that promotes healthy eating and regular physical activity. The campaign encourages individuals and families ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
With the recent record-breaking freezing weather we have experienced, it can be tempting to jump into pruning and replacing plants. As tempting as that may be, you could be removing living plants or causing additional issues by pruning too soon. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
It’s that time of year again for Super Bowl parties, friends gathered around the TV, and tables full of delicious snacks. But if you promised yourself that this year you’d start off on a healthier note, game day doesn’t have to derail ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) – Extension Leadership Conference February 4 – February 5, 2026Savannah, Georgiahttps://www.jcep.org/ UF Water Institute – 2026 Symposium February 24 – February 26, 2026Gainesville, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Button Bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is an amazing plant for both natural area restorations and landscapes. Found naturally throughout Florida and much of the US and Eastern Canada (zones 4-10A) in various wetland environments such as ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is basically a synonym for Best Management Practices with the spin of having a focus on the consumer. Beef producers are doing their best to assure quality beef for their buyers. The BQA website best describes the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Understanding how plant diseases work can really equip growers to protect their plants to the best of their ability. So today, I want to provide a basic rundown of one of the keystones of plant pathology: the disease triangle. The ... READ MORE
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If you are living and breathing in the horticultural industry right now, you are hearing the phrase “artificial intelligence” everywhere. AI can sometimes feel like a nebulous, catch-all term that confuses those who aren't working with it ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The nursery industry stands out above the crowd when we take a look at Sumter County's agricultural producers. More than 75% of all crop sales came from the nursery sector, according to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture. Among the many commodities ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension