Category: Horticulture

Growing Vegetables in Greenhouses and High Tunnels

by Kevin Athearn

May 20, 2021

Protected vegetable production increases Production of vegetables in greenhouses and high tunnels is on the rise. In the United States, the acreage of vegetables and herbs grown under protection increased 82% between 2007 and 2017. The number ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cflandscapes, Greenhouse Production, Hwooten, Hydroponics, Kevin Athearn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Small Farms

Hurricane Preparedeness for Citrus Groves

by J. Johnson

May 18, 2021

Its that time of year again. Hurricane Season, and with it comes lots of wind and rain. Sometimes too much wind and rain. It is important to be prepared for whatever mother nature throws your way. Especially when you have citrus groves. Hurricane ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Grove, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Florida, Hurricane, Planning, Preparing, Storms, Tropical Storm, Weather

Is your Pesticides Working for you?

by Grantly Ricketts

May 11, 2021

As an Extension Educator with the UF/IFAS Extension, clients told me many times that the applied pesticides do not work against the targeted pest anymore. In most cases the pesticide applicators blame pesticide failures on the manufacturer. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Pesticide Failure

Citrus Care Basics

by Alicia Lamborn

May 10, 2021

Citrus is an integral part of Florida's state identity, having been farmed commercially since the mid-1800s. Of course, it is also a staple in home fruit orchards and edible landscapes. Here you'll find some basic tips for growing your favorite ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Farm, Fruit Trees, Growing Fruits, Oranges

Palm Roots – What’s Normal?

May 4, 2021

As you work in your garden or wander your landscape, be on the lookout for pests and potential problems. Start learning what’s normal and what may seem abnormal. When in doubt, contact your local Extension office for help with gardening questions. For ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease

Topic Tuesday: Chilli Thrips

by Sylvia Willis

May 4, 2021

It’s that time of year again - blueberry season! I know I’m excited! Blueberries are a major crop grown here in Florida with ~7,000 acres of commercial blueberries. In addition, there are many U-Pick operations scattered throughout this ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Blueberry, Chilli Thrip, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, U-pick, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Virtual Limited Review Class is offering Pesticide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

by Grantly Ricketts

May 4, 2021

Please join us for our Limited Pesticide Review on May 27th from 8:30 – 3:30. You may attend the full day if you need to certify for the Limited Commercial Landscape or Limited Lawn and Ornamental pesticide license or if just need the 6 CEU ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Pesticide Training

Being Florida-Friendly™

by David Austin

April 30, 2021

Water, water, everywhere We are in Florida after all. Who would believe we could run out of water? It seems the sunshine state is practically surrounded by water and inland, the freshwater springs and lakes seem abundant. They are, but the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardeners

Graduate student sees the future of worldwide crop production in new variety cultivars

by Robin Koestoyo

April 30, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Martin Zapien scans long rows of tree canopies each morning and thinks about how the future of food production will advance with new citrus cultivars. All of the more than 5,000 trees in the 20-acre active UF/IFAS citrus ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture

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