Category: Crops
Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical—Jaca
November 3, 2022
por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Jaca Nombre botánico: Artocarpus heterophyllus Familia: Moráceas Variedades recomendables: NS1, J-31, J-30, Gold Nugget Acerca de la fruta: Jaca es la fruta de ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Soil Testing Basics
November 3, 2022
Whether you are growing vegetables, fruits, or even grass, these plants require adequate nutrition. Plants need 17 essential (more…) READ MORE
Category: Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Crop Nutrition, Soil Fertility, Soil Test
Hurricane Ian Agricultural Impacts in Collier County
November 2, 2022
In the 5 short years that I have been with UF/IFAS Extension, we have seen two major hurricanes, 2 major wildfires, a freeze and a global pandemic. Hurricane Ian was just the latest event impacting the Collier County agricultural sector, which ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Collier, Collier County, Collier County Extension, Hurricane Ian, Sustainability, SWFL, UF IFAS Extension
A once-in-a-generation opportunity
October 31, 2022
This is a historic moment. UF/IFAS is about to help lead a leap forward in farming. Part of how we’ll do it is by building a hub dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture. A Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture will ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, CropsTags: Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Churchill, Gulf Coast REC, Hillborough County
UPICK Pumpkins for Halloween
October 27, 2022
Are you looking for a scary pumpkin this Halloween…a small pocket pumpkin you can hide in your costume or a giant 45-lb pumpkin to carve and greet trick-or-treaters. Lake May Farms is your local one-stop shop for fresh U-pick pumpkins and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsTags: Halloween, Local, Okra, PIE, Pumpkin, Squash, UPICK
Does Pest Identification Contribute to Safety?
October 27, 2022
Hello Avid Readers! Many of us have heard from professionals that it is important to correctly identify pests. There are several reasons for this, but is safety one of them? Pest identification is the first step of an integrated management strategy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Emily Kraus, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pest ID, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pests
How to Earn a Private Pesticide Applicator License
October 27, 2022
Do you need to apply restricted use pesticides to you or your employer’s farm or business? Do you produce an agricultural commodity such as food crops, or nursery and greenhouse plant materials, etc.? If you or your employer owns or leases ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Pesticide Applicator's License, Private Ag License
“Something to Talk About”—Seminole Pumpkins!
October 25, 2022
Have you heard that Seminole pumpkins can be grown easily in Polk County? They are not only easy to grow but also make nutritious and flavorful dishes—and to top that off, they’re just plain fun! Seminole pumpkins are a cultivated ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Halloween, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Pumpkins, Vegetable Gardening
October 26th- National Pumpkin Day
October 24, 2022
Few things are more iconic for fall than the pumpkin. You can smell it in the air (with fall-scented candles), drink or eat it in the morning (pumpkin spice lattes and muffins), and decorate your house with Jack-o-Lanterns and small ornamental ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,