Cashew Nutshell Extract: A Feed Additive with Potential to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cattle
Wilmer Cuervo and Nicolas DiLorenzo, North Florida Research and Education Center - Marianna Beef Cattle Methane Emissions In today's dynamic agricultural landscape, cattle ranchers face a central challenge: how to meet the ever-increasing global demand for beef...
Weekly Watermelon Update #1 – March 17
Welcome to our first 2024 season’s weekly issue of our UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. These updates will be summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent- Vegetable Crops, with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents:...
2024 Citrus Health Forum Recap & Presentation Links
The 2024 Citrus Health Forum was held on February 22, at the North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, Florida. There were six educational presentations and a tradeshow with 10 booths. Growers also had the opportunity to earn Florida and Georgia...
UF Animal Science Department Recognized as ABBA 2024 Performance Breeder of the Year
American Brahman Breeders Association The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) is proud to announce the winner of the 2024 Performance Breeder of the Year is the University of Florida. The University of Florida was chosen by the Research & Breed...
2024 Emerging Crop Production Systems Forum – May 16 & 17
Growers across the Florida Panhandle and Southern Georgia are invited to attend the 2024 Emerging Crop Production Systems Forum, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, located at 155 Research Road, Quincy, Florida. This two-day field day is...
Friday Featured: 1st U.S. Farmed Certified Beer
On March 19, 2024, American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting farmers and farm land in the U.S., launched a new U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal for products that derive at least 95 percent of their...
How Stress Impacts Cattle Reproduction
Mauro Venturini, Daniella Heredia, Maria Camila López, Angela Gonella Diaza, North Florida Research and Education Center, and Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County Introduction Stress is defined as a physiological response to a threat. Stress and the...
Recap of the 2024 Panhandle Small Ruminant Nutrition Workshop
The 2024 UF/IFAS Panhandle Small Ruminant Nutrition Workshop, held on March 12, 2024, was a huge success, attracting farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements in small ruminant nutrition. This event was held at the University...
Cotton Marketing News: Price Update and Outlook — Cautious but Steady
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Old crop prices (May and July futures) have lost some luster but still stand around 95¢—down from the near $1.00 level of just a couple of weeks ago. So, old crop has given back about a nickel since the...
Private Well and Water Quality Workshop – April 11
Join us for our upcoming multi-county private well and water quality workshop. As a private well user, you are responsible for ensuring that your water is safe to drink. We will cover how private wells and septic systems work, proper maintenance, steps to help ensure...