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We've put all of our expertise in one place, to make it easy for you to get what you need.Copyright 2006 University of Florida.sfyl@ifas.ufl.edumariond@ufl.eduhttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/images/sfyl_rss.gifhttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.eduSolutions for Your Life14446Small farmers and home growers can consider pomegranate as an alternative crop in Florida.http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/pomegranates/sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMTA UF study shows that high tunnels shield blueberry plants from cold and promote earlier ripening.http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2012/11/tunnel-technology-could-help-florida-blueberry-growers-ufifas-studysfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTAgroforestry can provide additional farm income, diversify land management, and enhance conservationhttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr136sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTCover crops can suppress weeds and help water and nutrient retention in fields.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/agriculture/cover_crops.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMTLook for community supported agriculture groups (CSAs) to join this fall and get fresh local producehttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/agriculture/csa.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMTMicroirrigation is a way to reduce the risks of climate variability that stem from water stress.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1203sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 08 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMTThe USDA can provide assistance whether or not your area is a designated Natural Disaster Area.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/dh201sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMTHelped along by wet, warm weather, citrus canker outbreaks often occur while fruit is developing.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cg040sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureFri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMTHot summer weather is here. 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This article gives methods and costs.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in867sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTAvoid collisions and overturns on public roads by following these safety tips for machinery.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae176sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTWhether you are repairing current fencing or installing new fences, keep these safety tips in mind. http://www.flagsafe.ufl.edu/publications/fencing.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureMon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTSummertime populations of flies, ticks, and mites can cause serious problems for your livestock.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig130sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureMon, 15 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis brochure shows the internal and external differences between normal oranges and those with HLB.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs169sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureFri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTYou may not eat harmful weeds or ornamental plants, but that does not mean livestock will not.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/agriculture/toxic_plants.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis process of meeting voluntary management standards can raise your products’ market value. http://bit.ly/n7wm0Gsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTLearn more about how to graze dairy cows: grazing strategies, forage choice, and pasture management.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag162sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTNearly ninety percent of Florida farms are small farms. 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Learn more about these “new” eggs.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps048sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTResearchers have confirmed that abandoned citrus groves harbor Asian psyllids and citrus greening.http://ow.ly/4I3GEsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis video walks you through identifying common weeds and gives suggestions for weed management.http://virtualfieldday.ifas.ufl.edu/pasture_weeds/weed_identification.shtmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureThu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTChickens are creatures of habit; establish good foraging behavior with these management techniques.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an237sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTPesticides can poison these pollinators. Grower cooperation with beekeepers helps keep bees safe.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/agriculture/bees_and_pesticides.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureWed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTFind ideas in this video that shows Florida farmers involved in successful alternative enterprises.http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/alternative_enterprises/alternativeenterprises.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureFri, 08 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTResearchers have discovered that a small beetle is having a big impact on this invasive pest plant.http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2011/01/27/sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMTIt is time to prepare for seeding your livestock’s summer forages. Find out more.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_summer_legumessfyl@ifas.ufl.eduAgricultureTue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMTHoneybees collect pollen to meet their nutritional needs. 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