Some years it seems like the leaves never really change color in North Florida and then there are other years where they are a rainbow of color. Why is that? It really has to do with a combination of factors that include the quantity of sunlight, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Jay Capasso - UF/IFAS Columbia County Extension, Shinsuke Agehara - UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Prissy Fletcher - UF/IFAS St. Johns County Extension. Introduction: Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L) is an emerging ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Columbia County Extension, Sylvia Willis, UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension (An Equal Opportunity Institution) Determining when to harvest peanuts is a difficult and important economic decision for growers. Peanuts are ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Florida Gateway Fair's Coloring Contest has taken on a new spin this year! The Ichetucknee Partnership has partnered with UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County this year to develop some fun pages. The Florida Gateway Fair Coloring Contest will feature ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Curriculum
Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Columbia County Extension. Nicholas Dufault, University of Florida Plant Pathology Department. Introduction: Peanut rust (Puccinia arachidis Speg.) is considered an "explosive" peanut foliar disease. Initial symptoms ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
We are all eager to get back into our gardens, but right now can seem like the less fun part of Florida vegetable gardens. Weeds, pests, and heat have taken over. So what can we do NOW to prepare for fall? Pull those weeds Hand pulling weeds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Vitamins and Minerals One critical nutrient that many times gets over looked, or given very little thought to, are vitamins and minerals. While they are often lumped together as a single nutrient we should view them individually and collectively. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock,
A new pest has made its appearance in the United States. The Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia was first seen in Blaine, Washington in the Fall of 2019. Originally from Japan, it has spread to many Asian countries and now to the United ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you plant a garden this year? Want a way to report all of the great things that you got out of the garden? OR...are you planning to plant a fall garden and working to get things together now? Check out our Victory2020 Garden Youth Record ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Its about being all around healthy I know you've learned about exercising your body and I'm certain you've thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs attention just as much as your physical ... READ MORE
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