Tiny, but mighty – the lychee erinose mite
By Ralph E. Mitchell Pest problems can come on a large or small scale. Think of the myriad of microbes that can bring us to our knees. A flea may be tiny, but look at the aggravation it… Read More
Category: Agriculture
Conservation Awards Presented at Year End Banquets
At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. The… Read More
Sizzling Science | Something to Squawk About
Want a hard copy of this fact sheet? Print it out here: Sizzling Science _ Something to Squawk About
Summer heat, cars and our furry friends… some things you should know
The first “official” day of summer is only a few weeks away but even the Gators are seeking shade from this heat we’ve been experiencing! Based on current temperatures, I think it’s probably safe to predict that August… Read More
Water-Wise Landscaping Awards 2019
The Water-Wise Awards program is designed to recognize attractive, water conserving landscapes for homes and businesses. Winning landscapes balance attractive design with plants, landscape elements, and efficient irrigation techniques. Points are awarded for the use of appropriately located… Read More
Horse Herald – The Scoop on Electrolytes
Summer is here, and that means hot and humid days. Hopefully your horses are avid sweaters! A horse can lose up to four gallons of sweat when exercising in hot and humid environments. Factors such as temperature, humidity,… Read More
EVENT: The lowdown on Florida snakes
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Join us July 12 for our free “Florida Snakes” class to learn an array of fascinating facts about these often-misunderstood creatures. So, how… Read More
Pomegranates – the mythological super fruit here in Florida
What interesting type of fruit can you grow for an edible landscape in central Florida? Many of the tropical fruit that people associate with Florida are not quite hardy enough here. We have just enough cold to prohibit… Read More
Where are my air potato beetles?
By Dr. Christopher Kerr1 and Dr. Carey Minteer2 1: Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville FL 2: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Indian Rover Research and Education Center,… Read More
Beekeeper Management Calendar: June
Recommendations for your apiary in June: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. Additional resources: Tools for Varroa Management Varroa Sampling Methods (video) Bottling, Labeling, and Selling Honey in Florida Originally published June,… Read More