by HANNAH BAKER, UF/IFAS Every month, USDA-NASS releases the Cattle on Feed Report indicating how many cattle are on feed, how many have been placed, and how many have been marketed. The April report showed that cattle and calves on feed in feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled at 11.6 million, […]
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season – and the sooner the better. “Best management practices include supporting soil health through appropriate fertilization, monitoring landscapes and trees for pests and disease,
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On April 29, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the Florida Farm Bill (SB 700) – the most comprehensive Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) legislative package ever passed. Sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representatives Kaylee Tuck and Danny Alvarez, the legislation was passed
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Thornless, disease-resistant and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon—thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida. New University of Florida blackberry varieties could provide a boon for Florida farmers looking to rebound after the decline of Florida citrus and who see an opportunity to meet the growing demand
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop. Bacterial diseases pose significant threats to food security by reducing crop yields and increasing production costs. Managing these diseases is challenging when pathogens are
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by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in the atmosphere, reducing these emissions could make dairy farming more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Researchers, led
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS About 22 million people already live in Florida, and it’s expected to grow to 33 million by 2070. Those who irrigate lawns tap into the same water, much of it from the Floridan aquifer. Many cities and counties, and all water management districts, impose irrigation restrictions to try to conserve the limited supply of
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host its Stone Fruit Field Day on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU), 2556 West Highway 318, in Citra. Schedule: UF/IFAS researchers will be showing off their latest
The 16th Annual Youth Field Day is set to be held on June 5 at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona. Visit Eventbrite for more details and to register. Curious what the event is like? Watch this video with highlights from our 2023 event.
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Six new citrus greening-tolerant citrus varieties will soon be available for Florida growers, thanks to research by University of Florida breeders. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) has devastated Florida’s citrus industry since it was first reported in 2005. The new citrus varieties were developed at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and
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