Chalcoela moths: Pegasus Chalcoela, Chalcoela pegasalis Walker and Sooty-Wing Chalcoela, Chalcoela iphitalis Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Vera Miskimen, Andrei Sourakov This publication describes chalcoela moths, unusual predatory ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Florida farmers operate in a unique environment, including sandy soils, variable weather (heavy rain, droughts, freezes, etc.), and sensitive water resources. To protect water quality and ensure long-term productivity, the Florida Department ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Los agricultores de Florida operan en un entorno único, caracterizado por suelos arenosos, condiciones climáticas variables (lluvias intensas, sequías, heladas, etc.) y recursos hídricos sensibles. Para proteger la calidad del agua y garantizar ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Please join us at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Highway 71) on August 13th for the annual UF Peanut Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses exclusively on peanut production, with topics including ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Please join us at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy, Florida (155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351) on Thursday, July 30th for the annual Row Crop Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses on corn and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Authored by: Dr. Ed Borgato, WFREC Crop Weed Specialist and Ranieri Borsari, Research Assistant The Endangered Species Act (ESA) language on pesticide labels focuses on protecting species, their habitats, and family farms. This strategy was ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Author: Don Shurley, Emeritus UGA Crop Economist There are now multiple industry and government efforts underway aimed to improve the economics of the U.S. cotton industry. In my 46 years working with farmers and agriculture, I don’t ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Precipitation May 2026 was one of the wettest on record in many locations in the Florida Panhandle. The map to the left above shows NOAA's estimates for rainfall across Florida. While parts of Central and South Florida remined dry, the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will host Managing Unwanted Plants in Rights of Way and Aquatic Sites. The class has been approved for a total of 4 FL Pesticide Applicator CEUs. The CEUs may be used for license ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Managing Thistle in Your Pasture As spring comes to an end and summer begins, weed control is on the minds of many livestock producers. Farming comes with a long to-do list, but managing weeds is something you can’t skip. If you raise ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock