Category: Crops

Blueberry Production for You-Pick Producers M. Bailey, UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County, Ocala, FL.

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: Marion County features fourteen blueberry farms with a majority offering you-pick to the public. The total land represented by both you-pick and conventional blueberry farms is approximately 465 acres with an aggregate value of $8.7 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Bailey, Blueberries, Blueberry, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County

Fulbright Scholar

by Robin Koestoyo
April 5, 2019

Philippines Fulbright Scholar Finds Lady Bugs Will Control Florida Red Scale Pest Insects A Fulbright Scholar from the Philippines has found that lady beetles will attack and control the Florida red scale, a pest insect that damages the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research

In Memory of Dr. David Calvert, IRREC’s Second Director

by Robin Koestoyo
April 3, 2019

David Calvert, a resourceful soil scientist, who was regaled as the Indian River District’s lead citrus production scientist and spearheaded pioneer investigations to evaluate the environmental interface between agriculture and soils, has ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

Honey Bees, are in the air!

by David Austin
April 2, 2019

The business of bees Honey Bees are everywhere in Highlands County. It's that time of year when the bees are busy making honey. Because Highlands County produces so much citrus and citrus produces a heavy nectar flow, the beekeepers come with ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Honey, Insects, PolliNATION

Don’t miss Osceola County “you-pick” season!

by Jessica Sullivan
April 2, 2019

It’s spring harvest time for pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Osceola County. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, and lots of vegetables are available this season. Harvest seasons are short, so plan your picking days now! Why ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Blueberries, Osceola County, Peaches, Pick-your-own, U-pick, You-pick

Know the Good Guys

by Terry DelValle
April 2, 2019

What would you do if you saw a large 3 to 4 inch snail, like the one in the header, crawling across your driveway? Before you deem something to be detrimental to your landscape, accurate identification is critical. A very small percentage of ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Malawi Student Intern to Learn Root Biology Science to Advance Africa’s Food Production

by Robin Koestoyo
March 29, 2019

A native of Malawi, 25-year-old Mika Mzumara is banking skills to help African farmers increase their income with smart production and marketing. This year Mzumara will serve an internship directed by Lorenzo Rossi, a plant root biologist ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #Malawi #DirttoPower

Lake Manatee Watershed is Focus of Spring Farm Tour

by Gail Somodi
March 22, 2019

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Lake Manatee watershed. Our first stop was the Manatee County Water Treatment ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

Agritourism Workshop on April 12-13

by Wendy Mussoline
March 14, 2019

Have you ever thought about sharing your unique agricultural experiences with local consumers? Consumers want to meet REAL farmers and understand where and how their food is grown. The two-day Agritourism Workshop will equip you with practical ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events
Tags: Agritourism, Bike Tour, Farm To Table

Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale April 6, 2019

by Les Harrison
March 12, 2019

Herbs and Vegetable Plants This spring we will have several different herbs and vegetables for sale. Plants have been propagated from seeds or cuttings from Master Gardeners’ right here in our area. Plants are suited to our local gardening ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Florida, Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Blog, Master Gardeners, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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