UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Stink Bug Control by Dr. Jim Walgenbach Distribution The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was introduced into the United States from Asia. The insect pest was first found in Pennsylvania and is suspected to have made its way… Read More
NC State in cooperation with Waste Reduction Partners is conducting research on plastic mulch retrieval equipment. The project is evaluating plastic mulch retrieval equipment from various manufacturers to development recommendations for use and plastic recycling. CropCare PR 2500 Plastic Mulch… Read More
Holmes, Jackson and Washington County Tourist Development Councils in partnership with the UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will be holding an agritourism workshop entitled “Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh” . The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 14,… Read More
Are you ready for spring? Let us help you prepare while you attend A Day of Gardening as we kick-off the spring gardening season. Enjoy gardening seminars and shop with local vendors to purchase plants and plant-related items…. Read More
Attention producers planning to use XtendiMax, Engenia, or FeXapan on the associated dicamba-tolerant crops during the 2019 growing season – there have been major regulatory changes for 2019. Only certified applicators with a Private, Public or Commercial license… Read More
The next Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network meeting is planned for 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Feb. 25. The event will take place at the True Blue Winery and Bistro, in Davenport, and feature a tour of the… Read More
Why do landscape professionals and the property owners they serve need to know more about the Green Industries Best Management Practices? Concerns about excessive nutrients and Florida’s water quality have led to increased focus on the use of… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Baker County is offering a tomato gardening class on Friday, February 22nd at 10:00 am. Topics include vegetable gardening basics, tomato variety selection, general care, tomato pruning techniques, and common tomato diseases and disorders. … Read More
Join us on March 2, 2019 for our Healthy Living Expo, 5k Milk Run and Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Festival at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Start your day off right by running through historic dairy cow pastures… Read More
They are tiny, but their power lies in numbers. These insect pests are born pregnant, and can reproduce out of control in a short time. This column is dedicated to a common pest called the green peach aphid,… Read More
