by external | Jul 26, 2024
Operation Cleansweep is a mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to dispose of cancelled, suspended and unusable pesticides (CSUP). The intent of this Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) program is to offer a safe, convenient, and cost...
by Jennifer Bearden | Jul 16, 2024
No doubt, drones are increasingly popular in agriculture these days, as well as in many other industries. Drones are aircraft and not toys (unless they weigh under 0.55 pounds). As such, they are subject to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations. Drones...
by Ray Bodrey | Jun 21, 2024
Even with hurricane season now in effect, it’s not too late to be prepared for a potentially damaging storm. As with having a plan for you and your family, it’s important to have a plan for your ranch. Being proactive is key to saving and protecting you and your...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 30, 2022
This week’s featured video was produced by the University of Texas at Tyler’s South West Ag Center to address a serious issue, the mental health of farmers. In this video, Grant Heinrich, a Lubbock farmer and crop duster, shares his experience with mental...
by wickens carissa | Aug 26, 2022
Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Extension Equine Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences During the summer months in Florida, we expect periods of high heat and humidity, but exposure to extreme temperatures when the heat index (how hot it really feels when the...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 10, 2022
Last week we shared the Noble Foundation’s 1/128 sprayer calibration video for standard boom sprayers. This week’s featured video is a Do-It-Yourself Video produced by the Noble Foundation for calibrating a boomless sprayer. Boomless sprayers have become...
