Soil is the foundation of the landscape. Having a soil pH test done may be the best place to start when planting a new garden, new landscape, or when your landscape is showing signs of stress. If you live near the ocean and irrigate with a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
In this installment of TREC’s Research Report, you’ll learn about Dr. Romina Gazis, an Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department and Director of the UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center’s Plant Diagnostic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Flatwoods Plum Prunus umbellata Unknown to most local residents, the Flatwoods Plum is a nice option for a small tree and is covered in white blooms each year in late February or early spring. Size Its mature size is about 15 to 20 ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWith close to 100 participants split between its online and in-person conference offerings, the Food and Resource Economics Department hosted its annual Florida Agricultural Economics & Policy Outlook Conference this March at the Gulf Coast ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, EventsHighlights In 2019, a new state law introduced full-strength beer into grocery stores and convenience stores in Colorado, expanding how craft brewers could sell their products. Two studies were utilized: a statewide survey was used to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness
Madeline Mellinger had only about a year of experience working with growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area when they asked her to serve as their adviser on pest management. During that year she had established their trust through consistent ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Water
Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a common invasive plant that has plagued our state for well over 100 years. Native to Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay, this plant was accidentally introduced to the Florida gulf coast in ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
A soil test can help you: Save time and money on lawn and garden maintenance Reduce nutrients leaching into groundwater Choose plants that are right for your landscape Comply with local fertilizer ordinances UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture