Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

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...
2024 Citrus Health Forum Recap & Presentation Links

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...
2024 UGA Crop Comparison Tool and Crop Specific Budgets

2024 UGA Crop Comparison Tool and Crop Specific Budgets

Row crop farmers have an annual challenge of deciding which crops to grow in their rotation and how to utilize the land in their care this year.  There is a great decision tool, provided by the University of Georgia, that is updated on an annual basis prior to the...
Friday Feature:  Farmer Mental Health

Friday Feature: Farmer Mental Health

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...
Managing Horses to Prevent Heat Stress

Managing Horses to Prevent Heat Stress

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...