Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm.
more
By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/18/23 |
The Tampa Bay region alone has more than 100 of the state’s nearly 400 brewers...
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 10/10/23 |
Many farmers are incorporating tourism into their operations to draw visitors and earn...
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 10/6/23 |
The hemp provisional nutrient management recommendations are now open for public comments...
more
By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 10/6/23 |
A good jack-o’-lantern has a strong stem and does not show signs of mold
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFA | 10/3/23 |
Participants have committed to 11 seminars, totaling 55 days, which further develop...
more
News by BLOGS.IFAS
|
9/26/23
|
Florida’s native grape, the muscadine, has long held a reputation for being an acquired taste.
more
By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 9/26/23 |
In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension...
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/20/23 |
NRCS provides agricultural producers with one-on-one help and financial assistance ...
more
News from USDA
|
9/19/23
|
Johns and Handley have stepped into new roles after the passing of Joe Collins, P.E., long-time...
more
Special to Lake Okeechobee News
|
9/15/23
|
Florida Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Scott Franklin, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson,, ...
more
By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/11/23 |
When you’re perusing the produce section, you’re looking for fresh fruits and vegetables.
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/8/23 |
On Sept. 5, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $65 million...
more
News from USDA
|
9/6/23
|
Communities are hungry for urban food production.
more
By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 9/5/23 |
Vanilla takes the crown as the second most valuable spice (after saffron) and the world’s most popular flavor...
more
By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/26/23 |
Knowing what to include and how to properly maintain a nutrient-rich compost can be confusing...
more
By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/16/23 |
The USDA is set to hold a hearing that could potentially provide some much needed relief to dairy farmers across the country.
more
By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/31/23 |
People aren’t the only ones stressed by heat waves. For many plants, higher-than-anticipated...
more
By Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
UF/IFAS | 7/17/23 |
While many of you enjoy sweet, cool watermelon as a treat or snack this summer, remember where it comes from...
more
By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 7/14/23 |
Pineapples are fairly easy to grow in South Florida. If a pineapple has not been refrigerated, you can plant the ...
more
By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/3/23 |