Finger lime, a distant relative of sweet orange and grapefruit, is a relatively new crop...
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By Manjul Dutt and Jude Grosser
UF/IFAS | 11/27/23 |
Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 11/20/23 |
Woody and Grace Larson were honored at the Nov. 16 Okeechobee Farm City Week Luncheon ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/16/23
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The holiday season is a cherished time for families to gather, unwind, and create lasting memories.
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By Kristie Popa
UF/IFAS | 11/10/23 |
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Commission has declared the week of Nov. 15-22 as Farm City Week.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/9/23 |
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced the creation of the Feed...
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By Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
UF/IFAS | 11/8/23 |
University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 11/8/23 |
Three events planned at Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center will highlight local agriculture.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/26/23 |
Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/18/23 |
The Tampa Bay region alone has more than 100 of the state’s nearly 400 brewers...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 10/10/23 |
Many farmers are incorporating tourism into their operations to draw visitors and earn...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 10/6/23 |
The hemp provisional nutrient management recommendations are now open for public comments...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 10/6/23 |
A good jack-o’-lantern has a strong stem and does not show signs of mold
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFA | 10/3/23 |
Participants have committed to 11 seminars, totaling 55 days, which further develop...
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News by BLOGS.IFAS
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9/26/23
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Florida’s native grape, the muscadine, has long held a reputation for being an acquired taste.
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 9/26/23 |
In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/20/23 |
NRCS provides agricultural producers with one-on-one help and financial assistance ...
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News from USDA
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9/19/23
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Johns and Handley have stepped into new roles after the passing of Joe Collins, P.E., long-time...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/15/23
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Florida Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Scott Franklin, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson,, ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/11/23 |
When you’re perusing the produce section, you’re looking for fresh fruits and vegetables.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/8/23 |