by Doug Mayo | Sep 29, 2017
Florida has lost one of the all-time great cowmen and conservationists! Alto “Bud” Adams, Jr., passed away at the age of 91, on September 22, 2017, at his home on Adams Ranch near Ft. Pierce, Florida. Bud Adams and his family have owned and managed the 50,000-acre,...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 22, 2017
Over 120 cattle producers, extension agents, research faculty and staff attended the UF/IFAS Beef & Forage Field Day that was held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the North Florida Research and Education Center’s Beef Unit, near Marianna, Florida. The...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 22, 2017
Farmers and ranchers throughout Florida are working tirelessly to restore food and fiber production for our state and the nation after Hurricane Irma wreaked destruction on much of the state. The total economic loss for agriculture is expected to be in the billions....
by Doug Mayo | Sep 22, 2017
Last week the featured video highlighted the terrible damage to the Citrus Industry in Southwest Florida caused by Hurricane Irma. The damage from this storm was immense, but people all over the state are banding together to help people in need. This week’s...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 15, 2017
Source: Florida Farm Bureau The resiliency of Florida’s farmers and ranchers is on full display in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. They are working to restore food and fiber production for this state and the nation, despite the widespread destruction of crops,...
by Ethan Carter | Aug 25, 2017
Sliverleaf whiteflies (SLWF), also known as sweet potato whiteflies, are a major pest in many cropping systems. The SLWF has a broad feeding range of over 600 host plants, which includes ornamental, vegetable, and field crops. This season, large populations of...
