With all this rain comes the buzzing of mosquitoes around you and your animals. Here are a few things to know about minimizing mosquitoes on your farm: Farmers and ranchers can tolerate mosquitoes with a hand slap or the use of mosquito repellent, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Water
Fall has come upon us with the onset of cooler weather and shorter days. It is the time of year when you may go out to the chicken coop and find chicken feathers all over the coop! You quickly take a head count and find all your hens are accounted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
As the Fall season has finally come, we are still seeing warm and wet summer weather. These conditions are perfect for a troublesome pasture weed, called Doveweed (Murdannia nudifflora). This summer annual weed is in the dayflower family and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
In Northeast Florida we have seen a significant increase in the number of mosquitoes because of the standing water left by Hurricane Irma. While local mosquito control districts try to knock back the mosquito population there are steps that ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Citrus Greening Throughout the state of Florida, citrus greening is a major issue. This disease causes the decline and death of many citrus trees. The bacteria works to block the flow of nutrients and sugars as they flow down from the leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease