Everyone loves sea turtles. One of the most exhilarating moments a person can have to is to see a sea turtle swimming in the Gulf from the beach, or a boat, or from our local fishing pier. It is an exciting moment not only for us but ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifePesticide drift is a chronic concern for anyone who applies herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and any other compound meant to control or kill a problem specie. These photographs show the effects of 2,4-DB drift from a peanut field to a cotton ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAfter taking a break from our page for the holidays and a trip to the NACAA annual meeting, we are back in the swing of things! Recently, our office has seen a rise in the number of people calling about hydroponics, aquaculture, and aquaponics. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, WildlifeOur area has received frequent rains that bring increases in mosquito populations. Local mosquito management offices are literally working overtime to address the many requests for help with reducing biting mosquitoes. As a homeowner, it ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Wildlife
This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesThis may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesOkra can be relatively easy to grow, unless you have nematodes. Nematodes are a serious pest of okra and can damage a stand, greatly decreasing production of ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureOkra can be relatively easy to grow, unless you have nematodes. Nematodes are a serious pest of okra and can reduce a stand and greatly decrease production of pods. Nematodes are microscopic round worms that can be naturally found in soil. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease