Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Introduction As Florida's population continues to grow and demand for food increases, farmers face the challenge of producing high-quality crops while protecting the state's valuable natural resources. Water conservation and responsible fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, , Water
Introduction Florida's warm climate makes it an ideal place for outdoor living—but it also creates favorable conditions for ticks. These small pests can carry diseases that affect both people and pets, making tick management an important ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Overview Alachua County, located in north-central Florida, is home to extensive pine forests and native pine species, including longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), slash pine (Pinus elliottii), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and spruce pine (Pinus ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
If you’ve more than glanced at the plants along the roadside or questioned the vines creeping through your neighborhood, it is likely that you are familiar with the encroachment of invasive plants into our natural spaces. Our manicured spaces ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Author: Ellie Whitaker, intern with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. Hi, I’m Ellie Whitaker and I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you been thinking about starting a farm and feel ready to start the process? Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a grower looking to refine your business skills, our Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning short course ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Hi there, Alachua County! I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent, serving ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction Florida growers are facing a new challenge with the emergence of the two-spot cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), also known as the cotton jassid. This invasive pest, first detected in Florida in late 2024, has spread rapidly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Introduction Corn ear rot fungi have the potential to reduce yield and grain quality when incidence and severity are high. The fungi responsible for these rots can produce secondary metabolites (mycotoxins) that can lead to poisoning in livestock ... READ MORE
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Introduction There are multiple fungal leaf blights that affect corn production in Florida; Southern rust (puccinia polysora), common rust (Puccinia sorghi), Northern corn leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum), Southern corn leaf blight (Helminthosporium ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease