by Donna Arnold | Nov 15, 2024
Incorporating sugarcane into your North Florida small farm can create a captivating and unique feature, blending beauty with productivity. This perennial grass, belonging to the genus Saccharum and comes in various colors, ranging from green to red to purple....
by Matt Lollar | Oct 4, 2024
Mushrooms aren’t the first crop that comes to mind when designating use of the back forty. However, it may be a crop to consider for spots with some tree cover. And mushroom production can bring in significant revenue to the farm, because shiitake mushrooms...
by external | Sep 20, 2024
Source: Kayla Brashears, University of Kentucky Area Extension Specialist – Southern Ag Today – September 16, 2024 Even in the year 2024, farming tends to be a family affair. The late nights and subsequent long hours can mean the most promising way to...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 7, 2024
Every five years, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) surveys farms for the Census of Agriculture. The most recent survey was conducted after the conclusion of the 2022 season, in early 2023. Farmers from across the U.S. completed detailed...
by Doug Mayo | May 24, 2024
This week’s featured video was published by KARE News 11, Minneapolis, Minnesota to share something unique in their area. Mike Nistler, Cold Spring, Minnesota, planted a Lilac Labyrinth (maze) on the edge of his farm 20 years ago near the highway. Annually,...
by Robbie Jones | May 17, 2024
Anyone who raises livestock in the Southeastern United States knows that gastrointestinal or internal parasites are a pervasive issue, particularly in Florida’s hot and humid climate. This environment necessitates year-round strategies for controlling intestinal...
