Thank you to all our beekeeping series participants in 2023. Our next cycle will start this December so save the dates below and join us! The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Alachua County has developed a series of short courses that will help ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Ag Entrepreneurship Series If you are interested in further developing your entrepreneurial skills, plan to attend our Ag Entrepreneurship series designed to help you make informed decisions as you start your new agricultural enterprise in ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
It is a common question that I receive each year. Will freezing temperatures during the winter take care of the plant pests and pathogens in my garden this summer? Unfortunately, the answer is mostly ‘no’. Although some insects and microorganisms ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
There are several reasons to consider building a high tunnel. The most common reasons include protecting crops from the elements, extension of cropping seasons, and improved crop yield and quality. Adoption of high tunnels has been favored by ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
In preparation for Spring, it is a good idea to make sure your equipment is calibrated and in good working condition. This article discusses a quick and easy method for calibrating a hand-powered, backpack sprayer. Calibration is important so ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Introduction Many producers have started planting corn or will be doing so in Northeast Florida within the next few weeks. There are several consideration that need to be made to increase seedling germination, stand counts and yield. Hybrid ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management,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 ... READ MORE
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Summertime Nostalgia This time of year is exciting- The insatiable aromas of cookouts and BBQs fill the air. Summertime and the flavors of summer are very nostalgic. If you live on the west side of Gainesville and Alachua County, you may see ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Why Submit a Sample? In this age of modern technology and web based diagnostic platforms, it is becoming much easier for producers and other professionals in plant production to find answers to questions about their growing operations. Although ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,