FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LONGLEAF PINE PROGRAM FOR LANDOWNERS Apply by July 13, 2018 The Florida Forest Service’s Longleaf Pine Landowner Incentive Program is now accepting applications from eligible, non-industrial private forest landowners. The application period… Read More
Do you need continuing education units (CEUs) for your pesticide applicator license? The Florida Turfgrass Association in collaboration with UF/IFAS is presenting The CEU Roundup on July 25 with 6 CEUs (make sure they are the categories you… Read More
Often, I am on farms and get asked the million dollar question “Why don’t I have any grass?” or “How can I grow grass?” As much as I wish I held the secret to rapid, prolific grass; I… Read More
Relentless is a word that comes to mind when I think of the weed cogongrass, partly because cogongrass itself is relentless in its spread, taking over pastures, road right-of-ways and vacant lots. But more importantly this word comes… Read More
Deworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg counts is… Read More
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a noxious invasive weed that disrupts ecosystems, decreases property values, and creates increased risk for fires. It originated from Southeast Asia and infests nearly 500 million acres worldwide. It was brought to Florida and… Read More
In addition to being equipped for the “normal” emergencies associated with breeding and racing Thoroughbreds, Florida horse owners need to be prepared to handle the fury of a tropical storm and/or hurricane. Each farm should have a well thought… Read More
The UF Stone Fruit Field Day will be held May 29, 2018 from 9 am to 3:30 at the UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra. See the agenda below and register online for this free… Read More
Date and Time Wed, June 6 and 7, 2018 / 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location Plant Science Research & Education Unit, 2556 West Highway 318, Citra, FL 32113 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cflag-pasture-management-school-tickets-45599338850 Join the UF/IFAS Central Florida Livestock Agent’s Group for a… Read More
Date and Time Sat, June 9, 2018 / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Location Florida Horse Park – 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480 UF/IFAS Extension Marion County is hosting a field day at the Florida Horse Park to… Read More
