UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
It is good to know the botanical name of a plant as the common name can be varied and confusing. For instance, the plant known as Thunbergia grandiflora, is commonly known as the Bengal clockvine, Bengal trumpet, blue… Read More
We don’t want to cry fowl, but did you know that Monday, March 19th, 2018 is National Poultry Day?! By poultry, we are referring to domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. This includes birds such… Read More
La nutrición es uno de los gastos más grandes de una operación ganadera. Referente a la producción bovina y otros rumiantes (cabras, ovejas, etc.) el gasto en alimentación es menor que otras especies ya que estas especies digieren el forraje. Los… Read More
In high school, Dr. Elaine Turner enjoyed the sciences, particularly chemistry. After exploring careers in this area of science, Turner discovered nutrition and food to be an intriguing field. A family friend arranged for her to take a… Read More
March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contribution and accomplishments of women across all aspects of our lives. At UF/IFAS Extension, women play critical roles in every program area, in every county across the… Read More
Many people are interested in growing blueberries in containers to provide optimum soil qualities of high organic matter, low pH, and controlled irrigation that are not easily provided in fields. Organic matter requirements are expensive and can be… Read More
Ya llego la primavera al condado de Osceola y es la mejor época de cultivar su jardín. Nuestro clima subtropical nos permite preparar los jardines después de las temporadas frías de enero y febrero, permitiendo que las plantas… Read More
When is a Hosta not a Hosta? A Hosta is not a Hosta when it is an African False Hosta! Also called just plain African Hosta, this little plant can make an amazing specimen in your landscape. A… Read More
Saturday afternoon May 2, 2009 just prior to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, much attention was given to the fact that “Mind That Bird” was hauled 1,700 miles in a horse trailer pulled by a pickup… Read More
Like the cornerstone of a building or the wheels of an automobile, the feet and legs serve as the foundation of the horse. Uniquely designed to support weight, resist wear, absorb tremendous shock, provide traction and assist in… Read More
