Food for Thought...
Did you know America's farmers support 24 million jobs? Or that U.S. farmers supply 41.56% of the world's corn? How about that one acre of soybeans can create 82,368 crayons? America's farmers produce many products for not only the U.S., but also the world. Click here to take a look at the impact America's farmers have.
2013 Beef Cattle Short Course
May 8-10, 2013
The 2013 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Program Committee and the Department of Animal Sciences would like to welcome you to this year’s Short Course. The Short Course will be held at the...read more or click here for the course agenda...2013 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course agenda.
2013 Herd Health Management School
May 16, 2013
What are the diseases and parasites that South Florida ranchers need to prevent and control? What is the cost/benefit for a total herd health program? When is the best time to control parasites and vaccinate for disease prevention? Read more or click this link for the 2013 Herd Health School agenda.
Spotted Wing Drosophila
(drosophila suzukii)
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops. In the North Central region, it was first detected in Michigan in late September 2010 and is now widespread...read more
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