IFAS Insight

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...

3 Common Pests That Spell Trouble for Honey Bees

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Beekeepers play an essential role in modern agriculture as...

UF Experts Provide Details on Screwworm Threat

by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is urging...

Monitor and Manage Honey Bee Stressors

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Honey bees play a critical role in Florida’s agricultural...

Drift Management in Florida Farms

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension Florida’s agricultural industry is both vast and diverse, containing...

Red Imported Fire Ants: Invasive, Aggressive, and Harmful

Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) are aggressive pests that invade homes, farms, and landscapes across...