by Kalyn Waters | May 25, 2018
When producers think about nutritional requirements for beef cattle, protein, energy, and minerals often come to mind. However, none of the above-mentioned nutrients will meet an animal’s needs without adequate water consumption. There are minimum amounts of...
by Matt Lollar | May 18, 2018
Supplemental water is necessary for good crop yields in fruit and vegetable production. Water quality is equally as important as water quantity when it comes to fruit and vegetable production. Unfortunately, water can transport harmful microorganisms from adjacent...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 23, 2018
This week’s featured video is a documentary produced by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This 20 minute documentary highlights the history of the NRCS and the father of soil conservation, Hugh Hammond Bennett, and the effort he put into...
by Bryan Unruh | Jan 26, 2018
Bryan Unruh, UF/IFAS Turf Specialist Sod production in Florida contributes approximately $300 million to the state’s economy annually. As the economy continues to rebound and new houses are built to accommodate Florida’s population growth, sod will also see an...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 26, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Alabama Extension to share the results of a successful project installing a variable rate center pivot irrigation system on a farm. They used a combination of advanced soil mapping and soil moisture sensors to develop...
