By testing new technology, University of Florida scientists will work with growers to encourage their use of alternatives to fresh water by using new smart irrigation systems. This way, growers can lower their risk of transferring pathogens from water to crops, said Eric McLamore, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural …
National Avocado Day a Reminder of the Fruit’s Popularity
Pass the guacamole: July 31 is National Avocado Day, a good time to celebrate the traits of another delicious, nutrient-packed food and Florida crop, say University of Florida experts. While some people simply love the taste of guacamole, others also value the healthy traits of the fruit with which it’s made, the avocado. “Most notably, they are a good source …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 28, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Jul 27, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,000 head compared to …
State Appeals Conservation Funding Case
Legislative leaders are appealing a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that the state has not properly carried out a 2014 constitutional amendment that required spending on land and water conservation. Attorneys for House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, and Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, filed a notice this week of taking the case to the 1st District Court of …
4-H Extracurricular for My Child? 10 Reasons Why
With so many extracurricular activities available these days, parents and kids are overwhelmed with choices. To choose the right one, know what to prioritize, says Heather Kent, associate director of the Florida 4-H youth development program, part of University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. “The 4-H motto is ‘To make the best better.’ The research shows …
Florida Family Grows a Tradition
From the kitchen table to the boardroom table, USDA brings people together across the nation for healthier food, natural resources, economic growth, jobs, and innovation. Every week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) gives folks a chance to meet various farmers, producers, and landowners through their Fridays On The Farm stories. The latest version hi-lights a Florida farm family in north central part of …
Retired UF/IFAS Agronomist Celebrates 106th Birthday
Elver Hodges, who started working at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center just before the U.S. entered World War II, plans to celebrate his 106th birthday with family and friends a few days before his Aug. 2 birthday. An agronomy professor with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for 39 years, Hodges introduced improved …
Growers Invited to WFREC Extension Farm Field Day
The University of Florida/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) invites growers to attend their Extension Farm Field Day, Friday, August 10. Learn more about the event by checking out this 2018 Extension Farm Field Day Flyer. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Busy Summer for Florida Beef Council
It’s been a busy summer for the Florida Beef Council (FBC), and the promotions continue. Thanks to the Beef Checkoff, FBC CEO Jim Handley says the council is able to once again take part in a major beef campaign with the mobile rebates app, Ibotta. Busy Summer for Florida Beef Council Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Ag & Bio Engineering Chair Can’t Be Confined to a Cube
As she grew up in rural Arkansas, Kati Migliaccio’s interest in agricultural engineering came naturally. She liked math, science and problem solving, so she wanted an engineering career, but not one that confined her to an office or lab. “I wanted a career that involved engineering, with an outdoor component,” said Migliaccio, who was recently named chair of the agricultural …