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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
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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
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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
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Hurricane Ian impacts beekeeping
Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, they help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry... more
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Livestock Market closed due to approaching storm
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Livestock Mark will closed all week, due to the approaching storm. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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USDA seeks innovations in climate-smart agriculture and soil health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation … more
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UF-led research to help cope with parasitic nematodes
Parasitic nematodes are responsible for about $125 billion in annual crop loss worldwide... more
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Backyard farms required to follow best management practices
WEST PALM BEACH – Protecting Florida’s waters is everyone’s responsibility. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Senator Marco Rubio (front, third form left) visited with Florida ranchers at Williamson Cattle Co. in Okeechobee on Aug. 11. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Senator Marco Rubio visits with area ranchers
OKEECHOBEE – Senator Marco Rubio was in Okeechobee County on Aug. 11 to meet with Florida ranchers. more
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UPDATED: UF/IFAS Extension to commemorate World Honey Bee Day Aug. 18
On Aug. 18, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County will host a taste-testing of locally grown honey varieties direct... more
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Picture on the left shows Conventional hog-hair evaporative cooling pad with no water recycling system. Picture on the right shows new, efficient cellulose evaporative cooling pad with water recycling system.
New water conservation system practice approved for nurseries and greenhouses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has approved a new conservation practice.... more
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Close up view of what palm disease can look like.
UF/IFAS scientist develops detection method for lethal palm disease
More than 65 species of palm trees in the United States are vulnerable to a wood-decaying fungus that can damage... more
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UF study shows why ‘aromatic’ blueberries taste better
They may be called “aromatic” blueberries, but they don’t just smell nice -- they taste good. more
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This 1950 photo from the Florida Memory project shows Seminole Indian cowboy Charlie Micco and grandson Fred Smith on horseback on a cattle ranch on Brighton Reservation, Florida. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]
Cattle ranching started in Florida
The National Day of the Cowboy, celebrated each year on the third Saturday in July, honors the hard working pioneers who helped establish the American west. more
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