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From the Archives: New dairies moving to Okeechobee
Large scale migration of dairy herds from the densely populated Gold Coast area to the grasslands of Okeechobee County, is turning this area into a "land of milk" more
Cows play a role in turning waste into renewable energy
Dairy cows in Okeechobee are now playing a role in creating a renewable fuel source for the future that will also reduce greenhouse gas. more
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New scientist to help better understand benefits of grazinglands on water quality
Water quality and quantity are and will continue to be important issues for Floridians. The precious resource is always one of the top research... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Livestock Market on U.S. 98 was the site of the Second Chance Youth Livestock Show on April 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Livestock Market gives 4-H and FFA projects a second chance
Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members whose animals could not be sold during the annual Youth Livestock Show got a second chance ... more
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Agriculture Disaster Declaration includes lake area counties
As a result of the cold weather earlier this year, USDA reviewed the Loss Assessment Reports ... more
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Livestock Market gives youth a second chance to sell livestock
On Saturday, April 2, the Okeechobee County Livestock Market will give some 4-H and FFA members a second chance ... more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Could use of bio-solids replace costly fertilizers?
OKEECHOBEE – Could the use of biosolids make Florida farming most cost-effective ... more
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UF animal scientists receive federal grant to try to increase beef cattle reproduction
Florida’s ranchers raise 895,000 head of adult beef cattle, a sector that directly contributes $511 million in sales revenues to the state and supports... more
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Three teams of scientists from UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences received nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to study new ways to manage the invasive insect causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage to Florida’s citrus crops.
New context for understanding citrus greening renews commitment to finding a solution
Sometimes in science, a new perspective brings an “a ha!” moment. That’s what one senior researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural... more
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Contestants review a pit to evaluate the soil.
Soil & Water Conservation District hosts land judging contest
The Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District coordinated a three-county land judging contest on March 1 ... more
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Rep. Steube launches Agriculture Advisory Committee
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week launched the Agriculture Advisory Committee in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Ranchers and ... more
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A silver anniversary celebrates a golden UF/IFAS Extension idea
On Saturday, Neal and the founders of the Fort Pierce Downtown Farmers Market will celebrate the silver anniversary of the inception of the open-air marke... more
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White clay spray mix repels major crop pest
Tomatoes are big business in Florida, the nation’s top producer of the popular fruit, but an insect no bigger than a grain... more
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This picture is of a finger lime.
Finger limes, unique new options for Florida growers
Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies and citrus growers ... more
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Internationally acclaimed scientist to lead Everglades research
Samira Daroub has been named director of the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center... more
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Researchers and industry tackle climate change and the future of food
This century, food producers will face a complex challenge: grow enough food to help billions more people get the nutrition they nee ... more
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UF/IFAS researchers creating Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur
Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good... more
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Homemade device may help arborists assess odds of falling trees causing damage
With a device they can make on their own for only $159, arborists can for the most part accurately assess ... more
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Cautiously optimistic: Study looks for riskiest tree disease spreaders, finds none
Think of the 27-expert, nine-country survey team as tree epidemiologists, looking for the next “tree pandemic” ... more
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USDA-NIFA awards UF/IFAS, other scientists $450,000 to develop bermudagrass cultivars
Bermudagrass is the most used warm-season perennial grass forage in the southeastern United States ... more
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