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Animal Breeding

Agriculture relating to the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses.

Plant Breeding

Plant breeding is the science of genetically improving plants for the benefit of humankind. [AGROVOC]

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Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month

Brad Buck

As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.” “Blueberries have fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and potassium, and they have some of the highest antioxidant levels of all the common fruits and vegetables,” said Andrea Nikolai, the family and consumer sciences […]

UF scientists meeting craft brewer demand by converting hops to pellets

Brad Buck

Many craft brewers prefer to make their product using hops pellets because of several advantages they provide over whole cone hops. To address a request by Tampa Bay-area craft brewers, University of Florida scientists are converting the crop they grow into pellets. “Brewers use several forms of hops to make beer, including pellets, fresh whole […]

Don’t Forget The Bull: Considerations For Bull Selection & Management

Lizzie Whitehead

As the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster making it a necessary investment. A bull must meet the needs of the […]

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