Tag: Martin County

Minor Wind and Rain, Storms Still Hurt Growers

Posted: September 19, 2019

In Martin County, Hurricane Dorian brought a potential for Category 5 storm force winds, rain, and storm surge. Nursery, vegetable, aquaculture and other growers facing storms like Dorian must prepare for the worst. Preparation and recovery efforts cost… Read More

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture

Tags: Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, Hurricane Dorian, Martin County, South

Lebbeck Mealybug

by Kendall Stacey

Posted: July 30, 2019

The Lebbeck mealybug (Nipaecoccus viridis) has been reported in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties since it’s first occurrence in Palm Beach in 2009. This species has been found on over forty host plants in Florida, including… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic

Tags: Broward County, Citrus, Cotton, Highlands County, lebbeck mealybug, Martin County, Miami-Dade County, Nipaecoccus viridis, Palm Beach County

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