Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is one of the most noxious weeds in the U.S. and has been a problem in the agricultural and timberland for decades. In more recent years it has been found on our barrier islands. Stands of cogongrass on the ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Miami is ground zero for invasive species in this state. But the Florida panhandle is no stranger to them. Where they are dealing with Burmese pythons, melaleuca, and who knows how many different species of lizards – we deal with Chinese ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesMost of us have heard of invasive cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica). It arrived in the early part of the of the 20th century near Mobile Alabama and has spread across the lower southeast. It is an aggressive growing grass with serrated leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Invasive plants don’t just outcompete native plants but can also change animal behavior in ways that disadvantage native plants as well. Invasive cogongrass is a problem in longleaf pine ecosystems. A new study found that when cogongrass ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A new long-term study shows how climate change and invasive plants can have synergistic effects on a native tree species. The study tested the effects of prescribed fire on long-leaf pines grown under different conditions: drought, invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
By Megan Mann, Livestock and Natural Resources agent Cogongrass, a noxious weed, is prevalent in Lake County (and throughout Florida) but often goes unnoticed as it blends in well with the landscape and does not advertise its presence with ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
A U.S. Forest Service grant is again available to assist non-industrial private landowners with the cost of controlling cogongrass. Applications will be accepted starting October 15, 2015. The program reimburses landowners for 50% of the cost ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Cogongrass seedheads are easily spotted this time of year.Photo Credit: Mark Mauldin We are well into spring and a wide variety of plants are showing off their colorful blooms. As lovely as most of the blooms are, some springtime colors are ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseCogongrass (Imperata Cylindrica): Cogongrass Photo Credit: Chris Evans, Illionois Wildlife Action Plan, www.bugwood.org Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies causing loss ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesMarch 2nd: Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) & Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum): Photo by Jennifer Bearden Cogongrass: Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources