Category: Agriculture
UF/IFAS scientists take next steps toward crops that make their own nitrogen
January 27, 2022
Most crops need fertilizer to get enough nitrogen, an essential building block of life. Only a few plants have evolved nodules that host nitrogen fixing bacteria, microbes that convert nitrogen in the air into a form plants can use. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Matias Kirst, News, Nitrogen Fixation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences
Saving and sharing seeds
January 27, 2022
In January, many folks try new habits, hobbies, and take on cleaning projects, too. Let’s talk about all three in relation to seeds. Over time stored seeds may lose their ability to germinate and grow. What do you do if you are clearing ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureTags: Fruit, Garden, Pgm_Gardens, Produce, Seed Library, Seeds, Vegetable
Dr. Qiyu Zhou joining the Team!
January 27, 2022
Dr. Qiyu Zhou will be soon joining Turfgrass Weed Science lab as a Postdoctoral Associate. Starting in mid-January 2022, she will be working in the project on precision weed control in turfgrass systems – our collaboration with Dr. Boyd (GCREC) ... READ MORE
Category: TurfTags: Petelewicz, Spotlight
New EDIS Publication is Out
January 27, 2022
‘Biology and Management of Pusley (Richardia L.) in Turfgrass and Landscape Planting Beds’ is now available to read via ‘Ask IFAS’ and our ‘Publications & Resources' section. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/EP/EP610/EP610-Dho44dd2z5.pdf READ MORE
Category: TurfTags: Petelewicz, Weed Science
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
January 27, 2022
Local temperatures are expected to reach record lows this weekend, a chilling reminder that occasionally we do experience real winter weather in Florida. Farmers will be working around the clock to protect their cold sensitive crops, while homeowners ... READ MORE
Category: LivestockTags: Cold Weather, Horse, Livestock
Don’t React too Quickly to Cold-Injured Plants
January 26, 2022
Our winter temperatures go back and forth all season here in North Florida – one week it’s winter, the next week we may think spring has arrived. This back and forth with cold and mild temperatures throughout winter is typical in North Florida. As ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Cold Damaged Plants, Freeze Damage, Winter Weather
USDA Grant To Enhance UF/IFAS Vanilla Research, Promote Domestic Industry
January 26, 2022
Whether its cakes or candles, cough drops or cleaning solutions, vanilla is one of the most sought-after and widely used flavoring and aromatic agents applied across industries. As domestic companies pledge to remove artificial vanilla ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Alan Chambers, Sustainable Agriculture, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, UF/IFAS Solutions, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Varieties, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education, USDA-NIFA Organic Agriculture Research And Extension Initiative, Vanilla, Vanilla At TREC
Longleaf Academy
January 26, 2022
Longleaf Academy Longleaf Foundations class February 2, 2022 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 4H Camp Timpoochee 4750 Timpoochee Lane Niceville, FL 32578 Virtual-Foundations-2022 READ MORE
Category: AgriculturePesticide Testing at Home NOW LIVE!
January 26, 2022
There are close to 70,000 licensed pesticide applicators in the state of Florida. All applicators must take an exam, demonstrating knowledge about pesticides. These include things like reading a label, math, laws and general safety. That testing ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Exams, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide License, Remote Proctored Exams