Key Steps for Protecting Agricultural Workers and Handlers
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension The Worker Protection Standard, or WPS for short, is...
Body Condition Scores: A Practical Tool for Livestock Management
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Body condition scoring (BCS) is one of the most...
Polk County 4-H: Where ‘Learn by Doing’ Builds Confident, Capable Kids
Program Helps the Next Generation Learn, Lead, and Serve by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Agent &...
Purple and Yellow Nutsedge: Problematic Weeds in Strawberry Fields
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Agricultural crops are susceptible to damage from a wide...
Cattle Industry Update: 2026 Looks to be Another Favorable Year for Beef Cattle Producers
by HANNAH BAKER, UF/IFAS Extension, Beef & Forage Economics This article is a summary of...
Is Vertical Farming the Future of Agriculture?
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension As the global population continues to rise, the demand...
Is Fertigation Right for Your Farm?
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension As farmers seek new ways to enhance efficiency, minimize...
Soil Sampling: An Important Tool for Farmers and Ranchers
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Successful crop production depends on maintaining soil that can...
Your Farm Business Plan Is a Blueprint for Success
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Farming is more than just a way of living;...