As the cost of fertilizer, animal feed, and fuel continue to rise many cow/calf producers are searching for ways to increase revenue to off-set the rising costs. Agriculture and Natural Resources UF IFAS extension agent Mark Mauldin in Washington County has developed a series that shares ways to increase revenue in cow/calf operations. Upcoming articles include Sire Selection - Using genetics to Increase Revenue and Maximizing Revenue Through...
2021 has been a better year for Florida Blueberry Growers. Some growers credit the rebound to the use of agricultural technological innovations and mechanized harvesters. Florida growers share how the use of harvesting technology has allowed for more Florida blueberries to reach more U.S. markets this growing season in the article “2021 Harvest Up 4.9 Million Pounds From Last Year,” written by Paul Catala posted by Central Florida Ag News...
Florida commercial strawberry growers report an increase in fungal disease outbreaks. Neopestalotiopsis, also referred to as Pestalotpsis, is a fungal pathogen that has been present throughout the years, but reports indicate cases have increased in Florida strawberry production in recent years. The fungus causes poor establishment and stunting after transplanting, eventually causing the fruit to rot. To learn more about the fungus that is...
The emerging industry of growing microgreens influenced the University of Arkansas to create an online survey to determine food safety practices and growing techniques. A total of 176 small size farms (less than $10,000 annual revenue) participated in the survey. To learn more visit the Food Safety News article written by Jonan Pilet Survey shows larger microgreens growers exercise more food safety practices.
The Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Sarasota, FL is using new technology in fish farming that filters and reuses the water in the tanks. The Research Park is 20 miles away from the coast but has seawater running through the tanks constantly. The water goes through a filtration process and is reused. To learn more visit the CBS This Morning article by CBS News New sustainable advances help reimagine fish farming: "It's really the wave of...
Growing conditions in Florida are favorable for olives. The past ten years continue to show a viable market for olive production. To learn more visit the Central Florida AgNews article written by Paul Catala, Florida Growers Court a New Alternative Crop.
Florida rancher discusses the hot topic issue of climate change and environment issues. To learn more visit the Southeast AgNet Radio Network article courtesy of the Florida Cattle Ranchers and rancher Jim Strickland, Florida Rancher Jim Strickland: Combat Climate Change Through Agriculture.
Florida grows nearly half of all fresh tomatoes produced in the US with counties like Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, and Hardee have the longest growing season for fresh market tomatoes. To learn more about Florida's tomato production and the history of tomatoes in Florida, read the Farm Credit of Central Florida's sponsored article from Central Florida AgNews by Erika Aldrich, You Say Tomato, We Say Florida's Finest.
Potato growers work with retailers to keep potatoes from turning green on grocery stores shelves. Green potato skin, caused by UV light exposure, looks unattractive, it changes the flavor of the potato and can potentially be an indication of a dangerous toxin, solanine. To learn more, read the article by Carole Miller on Growing Produce, Why It's Time to Fall in Love with Potatoes.
In 2020, two different variety trials were planted in Santa Rosa County and both trials produced very different yields. To learn more about the trial read the UF IFAS Extension article written by Libbie Johnson, Santa Rosa County 2020 Cotton Variety Test Results.
