Authored by: Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist What should/could have been “support” at around 82 ¢ did not hold. As a result, the slide has continued and price now stands just north of 78 ¢. This week has been brutal—December ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Join the Peanut Butter Challenge! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida’s sandy, nutrient-poor soils present a persistent challenge for row crop producers. After a summer corn harvest, fields often sit bare through winter. In Florida’s subtropical climate, that empty period comes at a cost. Nutrients ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Written by MGV Cathy Keller September 16, 2026, was a break from the oppressive, drippy Central Florida heat. In contrast, it was sunny, breezy, and low humidity, so the outdoor visit was a delight! Husband and wife Cambren and Dede Davis ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat before it spreads and becomes a much larger problem, potentially devastating Florida's agriculture, nursery industries, natural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFASWhen a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat before it spreads and becomes a much larger problem, potentially devastating Florida's agriculture, nursery industries, natural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Cuando aparece una nueva plaga invasora o una enfermedad vegetal, los científicos disponen de muy poco tiempo para actuar ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
On September 8, 2026, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that registration is now open for the FDACS Free Pesticide License Exam Administration Days, taking place November 2-3, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
From the Mississippi Delta to Extension Meet Nestor Cordero, your new Agronomy/Agriculture Extension Agent with UF/IFAS for Escambia County! Nestor Cordero is originally from the Mississippi Delta, where he was born and raised around row-crop ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Si disfruta pasar tiempo en su jardín, probablemente ha visto una buena cantidad de abejas, avispas y avispones. Pero ¿qué haría si encontrara un insecto que pareciera un avispón de patas amarillas? El avispón de patas amarillas (Vespa ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife