Category: Agriculture

What’s an On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) and how can it help your small farm?

by Jessica M. Ryals

October 14, 2021

In Florida, inspections have begun for large produce growers under the Food Safety Modernization Act, Produce Safety Rule (FSMA, PSR). While many small farms fall under a qualified exemption under the rule, it's still a good idea to take advantage ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Collier County, Farm Food Safety, FDACS, Food Safety, Jessica Ryals, OFRR, Small Farms, SWFL, UF IFAS Extension

Featured New Visiting Faculty: Silvino Moreira

by Mike Loizzo

October 13, 2021

Dr. Silvino Moreira is an agronomist from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA). He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in soils and plant nutrition from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ/USP -University of São Paulo). In 2002, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Federal University Of Lavras, Pedro Sanchez, Silvino Moreira, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Professional networking helps Southwest Florida farmers

by Jessica M. Ryals

October 13, 2021

The News-Press - 09/30/2021 Jessica Ryals Guest Columnist USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA Just like other lines of work, building and maintaining relationships is critical for farmers’ professional success. Participating in professional ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Collier County, Collier County Extension, Farmers, Jessica Ryals, Networking, Small Farmer Network, Small Farmers, SWFL, SWFLSFN

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii)

by Taylor Clem, PhD

October 13, 2021

Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii) The Mother of Millions gets its name because of the hundreds of offspring it produces and spreads across the landscape. This specific plant has been problematic for Nassau County's coastal ecosystems ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Established, FFL, Florida Friendly, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive Species, Mother Of Millions, Nassau County

Giant African Land Snail Eradicated from South Florida

by Morgan Pinkerton

October 12, 2021

FDACS declares Giant African Land Snail Eradicated from South Florida We have exciting news in the world of invasive species in Florida! As of Oct 2021, Giant African Land Snail (GALS) has been declared eradicated from Broward and Miami-Dade ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Eradication, Giant African Land Snail, Invasive Species, News, South Florida

We need to hear from YOU!

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 12, 2021

We need to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about our Florida-Friendly Landscaping outreach. Click the following Qualtrics link to participate in a brief anonymous survey. LINK: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zNZnEd2ZAnx9s2 Why ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #floridafriendly, #SaveWaterFL, #WorkSmarterNotHarder, Featured, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscapes, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Save Water, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, Smart Water Application Technology, Trees, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Good Food Connections Virtual Meet-Up is Back

by Carol Roberts

October 11, 2021

I think we would all agree that food is vitally important. More of us are starting to notice that the quality and origin of that food is just as important. Consumers are asking for locally grown, organic, farm-raised and more. The trend for ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Connections, Crops, Food, Food Supply, Networking, Produce, Restaurant, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Vegetables

Purple Power: The Extraordinary Eggplant

by Jessica Sullivan

October 11, 2021

Eggplant is generally underappreciated and underused in the American diet. It’s too bad; this versatile, very low-calorie vegetable can be used in a wide variety of delicious recipes. Eggplant is also packed with powerful antioxidants like ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Eggplant, Florida Agriculture, Gardening, Self-sufficiency

A lesson in loss and in hope

by Scott Angle

October 11, 2021

Cris Arellano Jr. loved Holly, and that’s why he helped his dad cut out her heart and lungs for lab testing. He did not want his heifer’s death to be in vain. He wanted to know what caused it, and, more importantly, he wanted other people ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: 4-H, An Angle On IFAS, Cattle

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex)

by Taylor Clem, PhD

October 11, 2021

Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex) You can easily identify Mexican Petunia in the landscape. Its upright growth produces beautiful blue to purple flowers. Growing approximately 3' tall, it is commonly seen placed as a perennial plant along edges ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Esablished, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Mexican Petunia

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