“Dragon fruit” refers to several species of climbing cactus native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central and South America and grown in tropical regions worldwide. South Florida has a few hundred acres of commercial dragon fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
by Jehangir Bhadha, Assistant Professor, Soil and Water Sciences Department and Everglades REC July 26th, 2018 was the second annual Florida Rice Growers Training & Field Day in South Florida. UF/IFAS Palm Beach County extension agent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, UF/IFAS ExtensionBy Less Harrison Natural Wakulla Day at the Wakulla County Extension Office The Wakulla Master Gardeners are gearing up for the fall plant sale scheduled for Saturday, September 22 in conjunction with the Natural Wakulla Day at the Wakulla ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingBy Les Harrison Harvest Season September has traditionally been the beginning of harvest season. Many agricultural crops are reaching maturity and, depending on several environmental factors, are soon to be ready for gathering. During ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching