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
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management,
When someone thinks about Florida they think of citrus. In fact, Citrus is one of Florida's largest industries and many homeowners have backyard citrus. Although Citrus Greening is a major concern, groundbreaking research and new understandings ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
County Events is a countywide competition where 4-H members compete in several categories including Public Speaking, Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks, and Share the Fun. Blue ribbon winners will be eligible to move on to District Events, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
On October 15, 2020 the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County broke ground for their new Extension office to be built at the Alachua County Ag & Equestrian Center, Newberry, FL. "It has been a long road with some bumps along the way," said UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By: Tory Moore, 352-273-3566, torymoore@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- ‘Flip My Florida Yard’ is coming to a backyard near you. Ten homeowners across eight Florida counties were chosen to have their yard “flipped” into a Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Holiday cheer is something we could all use these days! Get in the Halloween spirit by participating in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We invite all youth to submit 1-3 photos of their painted or carved pumpkin by October 30th! Winners will ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
We are constantly trying to improve our lives and find simple ways to be happier. Let’s take a look at the 4-H pledge and see how we can all apply it to our lives, whether we are involved with 4-H or not. I pledge my head to clearer ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
I remember in school constantly being asked, “what do you want to be in ten years?” We usually give answers like, “I’m going to be a veterinarian,” or “I want a big family,” or some other variation of our desired life circumstances. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth