IFAS Insight

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;...

Hydroponics a Viable Alternative for Farmers

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Each year, the availability of agricultural land in...

The Florida Cottage Food Laws: Selling Low-risk Food Products in Florida

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Agritourism offers agricultural businesses a valuable opportunity to engage...

UF Scientists to Develop AI Technology to Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Imagine using a generative AI platform similar to ChatGPT to get...

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