“Cool, wet springs followed by warm, humid weather in the overwintering areas favor survival and reproduction of fall armyworm, allowing it to escape suppression by natural enemies.” Sound like 2019? “Weeds known to serve as hosts include bentgrass, Agrostis sp.;… Read More
One cow, skipping one calving season equals a $500 loss, at very least. Cattle management encompasses many duties for cattle owners and improving reproductive efficiency of the herd lumps much of that management into one basket, of sorts,… Read More
Crapemyrtles are a beauty to behold in any landscape. They are popular landscape plants in Florida because of their ease of propagation, lengthy blooming period, ability to grow under a range of soil conditions, and are relatively inexpensive…. Read More
With the current world population at 7.7 billion, food production is of major concern and puts increasing pressure on the agriculture community to provide that food. The initial next step is concern over the environmental impacts such production… Read More
Last month, twenty-five Livestock Extension Agents from around Florida attended training so that agents could facilitate these trainings in their own counties. This can translate into more opportunities for adults and students to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)… Read More
Flatwoods Plum from the UF/IFAS Demo Garden Sumter County-photo by L. Sanderson If you have visited the UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County office in Bushnell, you have perhaps meandered through the demonstration garden just outside our front door. UF/IFAS… Read More
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. A time for relaxation and taking stock of our fortunes. A time to see just how comically large of a turkey we can fit into a deep fryer and, subsequently,… Read More
Tis the season for joy and good tidings, and what better way to celebrate than to experience the merriment of not having to renew your pesticide license with testing? UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension is hosting a CEU Day… Read More
Love is in the Air! Plecia neartica hardy, or more commonly known as the lovebug is out in high numbers both in Spring and Fall. Find huge numbers of lovebugs on nectar flowers in your landscape when they… Read More
Need to take the Limited Lawn and Ornamental Exam but want a refresher on the study material first? Need to get a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Pesticide License (a.k.a. “the Roundup license”) but don’t yet have the required… Read More
