South Central Florida Life
Agriculture
Sort by: Featured Most recent
94 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Banker plants effective for managing thrips on roses
Chilli thrips are a nuisance to rose growers, as their feeding causes foliar and flower damage. more
|
School children learn about dairy farming by 'adopting' cows
Two calves in Okeechobee are helping school children all over Florida learn about dairy farms. more
|
OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 16, Larson Dairy celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Brightmark renewable natural gas project. The project produces natural gas from cow manure.
Okeechobee's newest export: Cow power
OKEECHOBEE – Cow power may soon be heating a home or powering a vehicle near you. more
|
OKEECHOBEE -- The Sutton Rucks family was honored at the 2022 Okeechobee Farm-City Luncheon on Nov. 17 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart Shelby Sumner (right) presented the award.
Rucks family honored at Farm-City event
OKEECHOBEE -- The Sutton Rucks family was honored at the 2022 Farm City Luncheon at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Nov. 17. more
|
Assistant Professor Abolfazl Hajihassani
Scientist to investigate cost-effective methods to combat pests, diseases in turfgrass
Lawns, playing fields, golf courses, parks and many other outdoor areas are part of the multi-billion-dollar turfgrass industry. more
|
Agriculture is a significant contributor to the state’s economy and the impact of hurricanes and tropical storms can be devastating to agricultural production.
Ian/Nicole overlap complicates loss and damage assessments
University of Florida economists continue to hone data sets and methods to improve predictions... more
|
Mickey Bandi receiving Apex Award From President Smith at 2022 FFBF Annual Meeting.
Local farm bureau receives highest statewide recognition
The Okeechobee County Farm Bureau has earned a coveted award for its achievements in the past year. more
|
OKEECHOBEE -- This 1994 photo shows apprentice J. Taylor Marcus being taught about the plaiting of cow whips from whip maker George "Junior" Mills.
Whips are part of Florida cow hunter heritage
The crack of whip, echoing as loud as a gunshot across the Florida prairie, is part of Florida’s heritage. more
|
OSWCD funds Ag-Venture educational program
The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors recently approved payment... more
|
Farm-City Luncheon & Agri-Expo is planned for Nov. 17
The 28th Annual Farm-City Luncheon & Agri-Expo will recognize the contributions of Farm-City relationships... more
|
AI center coming to Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
To protect crop yields and the environment, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences... more
|
Lettuce grown in a semicommercial hydroponic (Nutrient Film Technique—NFT) system at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center–Suwanee Valley near Live Oak, FL.
Growing lettuce in small hydroponic systems
Lettuce is one of the most consumed vegetables in the United States (USDA NASS 2020) more
|
Hurricane Ian impacts beekeeping
Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, they help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry... more
|
Livestock Market closed due to approaching storm
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Livestock Mark will closed all week, due to the approaching storm. more
|
Horse owners help protect water quality with new tool
Managing manure can be a challenge for horse owners. One horse can produce an average... more
|
New study finds candy companies making big profits
Life is sweet and profits are up for American confectioners, in part due to the reliability of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane growers … more
|
A very miserable 9-year-old Haynes Williams is depicted in the 1937 Cattle Drive Mural in Okeechobee. He later said he cried to go home the entire time.
Mural depicts 1937 cattle drive
OKEECHOBEE -- A mural in Okeechobee tells the story of a 1937 cattle drive. more
|
Understanding the history of the donkey and its genetic makeup is not just a fun bit of historical knowledge.
Ancient origins of donkeys discovered
The horse has cemented its place in history as a companion animal, athlete, mode of transportation and more. more
|
Summit to help ag businesses learn marketing
GAINESVILLE — Want to know more about how to promote your agriculture-based business? You might reach more customers... more
|
A sign designating a yard as being a "Florida Friendly Yard."
Florida-friendly landscaping practices save money
The UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program helps homeowners find more sustainable... more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 365 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
X