Cattle producers are invited to attend the University of Florida/IFASĀ 2024 Beef & Forage Field Day, at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Beef Cattle Unit near Marianna, FL. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The event will begin with a trade show, coffee, and registration at 8:00 AM Central Time, then field tours will start at 9:00 AM and …
Agricultural Production Losses from Hurricane Debby top $93M in Florida, UF Economists Estimate
The agricultural production losses (.pdf) Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby have an estimated value between $93.7 million and $263.2 million, according to a preliminary UF/IFASĀ Economic Impact Analysis ProgramĀ (EIAP) report based on producer surveys. The Category 1 storm made landfall Aug. 5 near Steinhatchee, Florida, and affected more than 2.2 million acres of agricultural lands ā 68% of it used …
UF/IFAS Crop Transformation Center Focusing on HLB
TheĀ University of Florida Institute for Food and Agricultural SciencesĀ (UF/IFAS)Ā Crop Transformation CenterĀ (CTC) was founded in 2023 to address the need for rapid development and commercialization of genetically improved crops.Ā While CTC projects will focus on crop improvement across all major crops grown in Florida, Dr. Scott Angle, who recently returned as Senior Vice President of the UF/IFAS, notes their first project focuses on creating citrus …
Dr. Scott Angle Returning to UF/IFAS
It was recently announced that Dr.Ā Scott Angle, provost of the University of Florida, who many in Florida agriculture remember as the leader of theĀ University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural SciencesĀ (UF/IFAS) from 2020 to 2023, is coming back to that position. During last weekās Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Southeast AgNetās Randall Weiseman talked to Dr. Angle …
Pleased with Florida Citrus Show
TheĀ Florida Citrus ShowĀ took place WednesdayĀ in Fort PierceĀ at the University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory. The various seminars were packed with the newest information for growers, and more than 50 top agricultural companies exhibited at the tailgate in between the seminar sessions. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet …
Extension Staff Helping to Prepare for Hurricane Ian
Many folks across the Southeast, especially in Florida, have been working hard in their preparations for Hurricane Ian. Mark Oppold reports that includes University Extension staff. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New UF/IFAS Blueberry Lab Nearing Completion
Research efforts continue with a variety of crops at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and that includes blueberries. And those researchers are looking forward to the completion of the new blueberry lab.Ā UF-IFAS Senior Vice President, Dr. Scott Angle, noted to Southeast AgNet that theirĀ top-notch blueberry breeding program will get a boost from this new …
UF Scientist Receives Federal Grant to Reduce Heat Stress in Cattle
Right now the summertime heat is top of the news for a large portion of the U.S. And every year across the country the heat causes $300 million in damage to cattle. This is the reason why University of Florida scientists are working to try to cool the animals and increase their beef production. The newest scientific effort will be …
Florida Pesticide Applicators Can Now Take Licensing Exams Online
(UF-IFAS/GAINESVILLE, Fl/Feb. 28, 2022) — In Florida, pesticide licensing exams help ensure the stateās approximately 70,000 pesticide applicators follow state regulations and best practices for mitigating the impact of chemicals on the environment. Historically, the exam has only been offered in person at pre-scheduled times. The UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office has announced that applicators will now have the option of …
BMPs Addressed in Bill
Florida Sen. Ben Albritton filed a bill (SB 1000) to address issues related to best management practices (BMPs), the Nov. 19 Florida Citrus Mutual Triangle newsletter reported. According to the Triangle, the bill addresses several issues stemming from outdated science supporting University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) nutrient recommendation rates pertaining to BMPs. The bill also …