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Fresh Access Bucks double the value for SNAP
SNAP recipients can get double the value of their benefits when they purchase fresh fruits ... . more
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OKEECHOBEE — Rocco Cohen is a 14-year-old 4-H competitor at the county fair each year. He takes his work with his livestock very seriously. Rocco has been showing chickens for four years and this is his fifth year in 4-H. He is a member of Bacon Bunch, County Council and Sharpshooters.
It takes a lot of work to be beautiful
Rocco Cohen is a 14-year-old 4-H competitor at the county fair each year. He takes his work with his livestock very seriously. Rocco has been showing chickens for four years and … more
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Alyssa Cortez was awarded a perfect score for senior showmanship at the Okeechobee Youth Rabbit Show. Judge Jeff Albright said it was only the second time he ever gave someone a perfect score, and he has judged thousands of competitors.
4-H teen receives perfect score from rabbit judge
Tenth grader Alyssa Cortez was shocked when Judge Jeff Albright awarded her a perfect score during the Okeechobee Youth Rabbit Show this week. … more
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UF/IFAS to find lessons learned from Hurricane Ian for citrus growers
LAKE ALFRED — While Hurricane Ian lasted just a few days, a University of Florida researcher is looking at longer-term impacts in hopes of finding strategies to improve recovery and provide … more
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The UV light technology used by researchers to suppress powdery mildew in cantaloupe plants at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
UV light may help farmers vanquish deadly cantaloupe pathogen
University of Florida scientists want to help farmers in Florida and across the globe grow the cucurbit... more
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WLI for Agriculture and Natural Resources opens nominations for Class XII
The UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) is soliciting nominations for Class XII... more
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Florida’s citrus industry still a vital economic force in state
Despite challenges from diseases, land development trends and extreme weather, Florida’s citrus industry... more
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UF/IFAS plant breeders can play ‘Cupid’ for Valentine’s Day
Roses are red, violets are blue, but plants may be just right for you to give your Valentine this year more
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Sayara raises chickens as 4-H project.
4-Her turns chicken project into a business
Saraya Rowley, age 10 – almost 11 – has been raising chickens for about four years. In the past year, she started selling eggs ... more
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UF/IFAS tests olives in Florida to determine possible commercial industry
But Florida may be the next agricultural region for small-scale commercial olive production. more
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Be aware of these common toxic plants
Weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance to a home or business landscape, and some of them are also toxic... more
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Florida leads the world in caladium bulb production
Terri Bates knows that if she wants to sell a good caladium, she can count on University of Florida scientists, including Zhanao Deng. more
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Trees provide habitat for birds.
Sequestering Carbon & Protecting Florida Land program open
$2.6 million is now available to landowners through the Sequestering Carbon and Protecting Florida Land program ... more
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Ag-Venture teaches 4th graders about local agricultural industries
Okeechobee County Ag-Venture, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides local fourth grade students... more
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UF/IFAS helps Floridians launch food business dreams
Starting a food business might seem intimidating, but UF/IFAS Extension courses can help make big dreams a reality. more
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OKEECHOBEE – Three-time World’s Greatest Horsemen winner Corey Cushing was in Okeechobee on Jan. 14 and 15 to teach a two-day Cowhorse Clinic at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Attendees were given the chance to learn horse riding skills one-on-one with the National Reined Cow Horse Association rider.
Cowhorse clinic at Agri-Civic Center
Three-time World’s Greatest Horsemen winner Corey Cushing was in Okeechobee on Jan. 14 and 15 ... more
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UF ag engineer to assess crop damage after tropical storms, hurricanes, using AI
University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence technology to quantify damage to fruits and vegetables... more
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Increase in egg prices due to avian flu and rising costs of grain, fuel and labor
Some consumers are experiencing sticker shock at the high price of eggs in the grocery store. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Milking R Dairy barn has rubber mats for the cows to stand one while they eat chopped silage.
Okeechobee dairy embraces new technology
Milking R Dairy combines new technology with old-fashioned values to help provide Florida with a safe and sustainable food supply. more
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EPA to reconsider use of bee-killing pesticide
On Dec. 21, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to reconsider its decision to expand the use of sulfoxaflor … more
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