Category: Agriculture

Homeowners value licensed/certified green industry professionals

by Yvette Goodiel

September 24, 2021

In 2020, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County recruited homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOA’s) to participate in a survey of their preferences for licensed/certified green industry professionals. We found that many respondents valued ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, GIBMP, Green Industry, Martin County, Pesticides, UF IFAS Extension

Asian Bean Thrips – another New Pest Species in Miami-Dade Agriculture

by Qingren Wang, Ph.D.

September 24, 2021

A new species of thrips was first reported on beans in Miami-Dade County in 2020. The size of this insect is very tiny, only about one millimeter long. They mainly stay within vegetable crop flowers, and damage the flowers. This new thrips species, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Beans

Taylor 4H Member Shares Swine Knowledge

by Tharpe

September 23, 2021

Grand Champion Swine Winner Shares Her Knowledge with Fellow 4-H Members As the North Florida Livestock Show and Sale exhibitors begin their search for their project, Taylor County 4-H Member Liz Newman prepared a tip sheet to educate her club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: 4H Program, Livestock, Swine, Swine Show

Pesticide Exposure: Types and Symptoms

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

September 23, 2021

Pesticides are hazardous, they are designed to repel, kill, or otherwise disrupt the lifecycle of living organisms. Pesticides can be toxic and even poisonous. These are all true statements, but a hazard, by itself, is not necessarily a problem. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Acute, Brett Bultemeier, Chronic, Pesticide Exposure, Pesticide Information Office, Risk, Sub-chronic, Symptoms

What’s the Buzz? Drone Technology in Aquatic Plant Management

by Olivia Doyle

September 22, 2021

If you take a quick scroll through your social media feed, you’ll probably see spectacular aerial images of landscapes and architecture taken by a drone. While these images are amazing to see, did you know that each of these photos can be ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Drone Technology, Turning Science Into Solutions, UAVs, UF/IFAS CAIP

Virtual Row Crop Field Days

by Alicia Halbritter

September 20, 2021

The Northeast Regional Row Crop Working Group has put together a selection of virtual field days for you to enjoy! See the latest updates on UF research trials, important relevant topics, and other resources. Check out the story maps below! Check ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

IPM – Biological Control: The Braconid Wasp (Cotesia congreta)

by Prissy Fletcher

September 19, 2021

Hornworms are immature moths that can be devastating pests, especially on crops in the Solanaceae family such as peppers and tomatoes. These moths are in the Sphingidae family. The tobacco and tomato hornworms are especially damaging during ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Biological Control, Hornworm, IPM, Peppers, Wasp

Drones are Buzzing in Putnam County Agriculture

by Wendy Mussoline

September 17, 2021

UF/IFAS hosted the first Tri-County Agricultural Area 4-H Drone Camp during the Summer of 2021. The camp was graciously sponsored by the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District and so the host location was the UF/IFAS Putnam County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp
Tags: Compost, Drones, Imaging Technology, Sod Field, Youth Training

Cattle Ranches Benefit All of Us

by laurahbennett

September 17, 2021

Cattle grazing land in Florida helps your life in ways you may not be aware. For example, livestock help reduce food waste in many ways. Unsold or stale bakery products provide nutrition for cattle and other ruminants like sheep and goats. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock

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