Category: Agriculture

Can my plants catch the flu? Plant viruses and transmission to hosts

by Whitney Elmore
December 29, 2017

It's flu season! Hopefully, you have gotten the flu vaccine for you and your family this year. If not, there's still time. While you may or may not catch the flu this year, some folks wonder if it's possible for them to transmit viruses to plants ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aphid, Flu, Low-toxicity Pesticide, Plant Disease, Thrip, Vaccine, Vector, Virus, Whitefly

Solutions to citrus greening top 10 2017 UF/IFAS stories

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 20, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – From lobsters to oranges, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences embraced stories of resilience and change during 2017. The top 10 stories for UF/IFAS during 2017 include finding ways to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Beaks, Beetle, Citrus, IFAS, News, Plants, Top 10

Home Remedies for Pest Control – Beware!

by Liz Felter
December 13, 2017

The internet has many home remedies for pest control that are mixed by using common items found in a pantry. Ranging from dish soap to baking soda, there are a number of positive testimonials of how well they worked. The University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: EPA, FFDCA, FIFRA, Home Remedies, Pest Control

Wild Radish: A Common Winter Weed

by Justin Walker
December 7, 2017

Background: Wild Radish is often seen in pastures and hay fields during the winter and spring months. Wild Radish can be very difficult to eliminate if allowed to reproduce and become established. This plant produces many seeds that can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Pasture Weeds, Wild Radish, Winter Weeds

Spiderwort: A Tough Pasture Weed

by Justin Walker
December 5, 2017

Background Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis Raf.) can be a problem in pastures and hay fields. This native plant is often not grazed by livestock. When cutting hay, Spiderwort dries much slower than the desired forages in the field. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Pasture Weeds, Spiderwort

Got Thistles?

by Justin Walker
December 4, 2017

Background Thistles can quickly get out of hand if left alone. Each Thistle is capable of producing 4,000 seeds during its life cycle. In Florida, there are nine species of Thistle, but control recommendations are the same for each species. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Pasture Weeds, Thistle, Winter Weeds

Fireweed in your pastures?

by Justin Walker
December 4, 2017

Credit: UF/IFAS Background Fireweed (Urtica chamaedryoides) is a winter annual plant that is seen in many pastures of North Florida. It goes by a few other names such as Heartleaf Nettle and Stinging Nettle. This native pasture weed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Fireweed, Pasture Weeds, Winter Weeds

Farm City Luncheon

by kpaul
October 24, 2017

Join us for a celebration of Community and Agriculture. Our annual Farm City Luncheon is November 6th, 2017 at 11:45 am @ the Bradford County Fairgrounds. This year our theme is Community Resilience After Disaster. Guest Speaker will from ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture

Halloween & Giving Thanks Decorations Workshop

by kpaul
October 18, 2017

Jump start the season by creating Halloween & Giving Thanks decorations with Bradford Master Gardeners Tracy Meadows & Deborah Green.The Halloween Decoration workshop is Monday, Oct. 23rd from 9:30 AM to 12 :30 PM at the ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture

Florida Pasture Lease vs Cropland Lease

by Jane Cant
September 21, 2017

National Pasture Lease Information Pasture leasing is an annual expense that needs to be factored into annual budgets. The national average cash rent pasture rates in 2017 are $12.50/acre, which is a decrease of $0.50/acre in comparison of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

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