Galls can be caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, nematodes and mites. The most common cause of galls is insects. Insect galls occur in many forms, colors and shapes. They may be hair-like projections, spheres, rosettes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
What Will Happen to the Family Farm? The question of what happens to the family farm is often riddled with many emotional opinions. So much so, that families may not communicate effectively about their wishes or plans. Many life events ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Home Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Now is the time to begin preparing your pasture for spring green-up. Pastures have been through flooding from hurricanes and multiple hard freezes this winter which will affect its ability to grow this spring. Your job is to give the grass everything ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While producers and growers across Florida lost some, if not all, of their crops due to Hurricane Irma, a University of Florida researcher saw his experimental bedding survive the storm. “We were testing for flooding, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
No matter ones feelings on tobacco, its production has a long history in the Suwannee Valley Area. Since the 1920's, this area has consistently produced some of the highest yielding and finest quality tobacco in the world. Although planted ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseBy Ralph E. Mitchell Can you grow a coconut palm in Charlotte County? The short answer is both “yes” and “no”. While this magnificent symbol of the tropics makes a wonderful landscape feature in some places, it is marginal at best ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The UF/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka, FL, on February 21st from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll be able to network with researchers, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Broomsedge Broomsedge goes by many names, and a common misconception is that it is an indicator of low soil pH. In actuality, there are several species of this plant, and while some may favor low soil pH, others do not. Broomsedge is a weedy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Lethal Bronzing, previously called Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, is a relatively new bacterial disease (called a phytoplasma) that is causing significant palm losses in Palm Beach County, and throughout much of Florida. It is believed to have ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease