UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Bellflower Campanula floridana The Florida Bellflower is a perennial wildflower found in moist areas like meadows, pond/marsh/stream margins, and on roadsides. The violet flowers bloom in spring and attract bees,… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Rosemary Ceratiola ericoides Florida Rosemary is native to the southeast and has a very strong aroma. Plants can reach heights of 2.5 meters and have thick vegetation. Flowers appear from… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Woolly Pawpaw Asimina incana Woolly Pawpaw is a shrub which can reach heights of 1.5 meters. This plant is native to Florida and can be found mostly in sandy areas such… Read More
Introduction Recent freezing night temperatures have caused frost damage on a number of cool season crops planted in Florida. Even cold tolerant crops can be effected by low/freezing temperatures if those temperatures are sustained for a long enough… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Tread-Softly Cnidoscolus stimulosus Cnidoscolus stimulosus has many common names, including finger rot, and is often compared to Texas bull-nettle which also is commonly called tread-softly. This plants name is a warning… Read More
Rodent Control Rodents can cause a lot of damage to feed and tack rooms, plus they can put your horses health in jeopardy. Learn how to control rodents in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Coral Ardisia Ardisia crenata Coral Ardisia is a small, upright shrub that was used extensively in the ornamental landscape industry. The dark glossy leaves and bright red berries are attractive, but… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Privet Ligustrum sinense and Ligustrum lucidum Two types of privet are found as invasive species in Florida, Chinese Privet (L. sinense) and Glossy Privet (L. lucidum). Both privets are a category… Read More
Bedding Considerations Searching for the perfect stall bedding for your horses? Think about these considerations before choosing! Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here!
Join us for this virtual series hosted by the North Florida Livestock Agents Group! This free event will feature four separate events covering a wide range of information for small ruminant producers. Pre-registration required. Register here: Bit.ly/smallruminant All events… Read More
