We are now ready to register people for our new online UF/ IFAS Extension course “Greenhouse 101: Plant Science for Commercial Production”. WHO: The course is designed for nursery/greenhouse staff in the US and internationally who do… Read More
It is Bug Week in UF (University of Florida) and I would like to share this featured story with you of good bugs (biological control agents) working to help us against a well known pest for Miami-Dade residents:… Read More
FRESNO, Calif. — A drone large enough to carry tanks of fertilizers and pesticides has won rare approval from federal authorities to spray crops in the United States, officials said Source: US gives farmers approval to spray crops… Read More
Join us to learn about the Commercial Horticulture industry (plant nurseries) thanks to this educational video created by the UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Commercial Ornamental Extension agent. Thanks to the great weather in South Florida, the horticulture industry… Read More
University of Florida (UF/IFAS) Extension –Miami-Dade County and FNGLA can help! We want to help your nursery succeed. Most plant nurseries do not know how much herbicide they are applying. University of Florida Miami-Dade County Extension and UF/IFAS… Read More
NCAT’s Gulf States office, in partnership with Quality Certification Services (QCS) of Gainesville, Florida, is offering a series of workshops about organic certification for producers in the Gulf States region. Three workshops are slated for Florida, with the… Read More
I want to share an interesting note online on female role in farming. Sondra Pierce and her husband, Matt, have been growing beets, hay and sunflowers in rural Boulder County, Colo., since they graduated from high school. In… Read More
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is notifying stakeholders of one… Read More
You can comment now on a proposed rule for Importation of Orchids from Taiwan Please read below regarding a proposed rule for a new growing medium for orchids of the genus Oncidium when importing from Taiwan into United… Read More
Poinsettia Trial for Commercial Horticulture Growers: Event: Industry Poinsettia Trial Field Day Host: University of Florida (UF)/Institute of Food and Ag. Sciences (IFAS) Extension When: Tuesday, December 9, 9.15am to 2 pm Where: University of Florida… Read More
