As citrus greening continues to impact Florida’s groves, growers have found that they need a way to quickly and accurately count the amount of fruit dropped early to help identify problem areas, which will save time and money. University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS
The muscadine grape is a popular fruit that grows very well here in North Florida. It has smaller leaves than bunch grapes and fruit are harvested singly, rather than in bunches. Theses grapes can be enjoyed fresh and also be used for home ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
In 2011, the USDA estimated that about 20% of the 2.1 million farms in the United States could be classified as "beginning farms." These are farms with owners who have fewer than 10 years of experience operating their farm. Beginning farmers ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Airlifts are simple and inexpensive and not new to aquaculture. The buoyancy of rising bubbles within a pipe or tube generates an upward flow of water that are often used as part of water treatment design in recirculating aquaculture systems, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm ManagementBermudagrass hay farmers need to scout their fields for Bermudagrass Stem Maggots. I just discovered a big infestation here at the North Florida Research Center (NFREC) which is first one in two years in North Florida that we are aware of. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Although grasshoppers may be of economic importance in Florida, some species, such as the eastern lubber grasshopper, may cause serious damage to crops and ornamentals when they occur in large numbers. The eastern lubber grasshopper can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicThe honeybee is only one of many bees and pollinators in Florida; however, it is the most important bee for Florida and the nation’s agricultural economy. Honeybees supply approximately 1/3 of the national food supply through their pollination ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tour cost includes lunch and a complimentary membership to the Dade County Farm Bureau. RSVPS can be made at 305-246-5514 READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAPHIS Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2016 Projects to be Funded by Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 08/03/2015 02:02 PM EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureDowny mildew, a disease known to damage dozens of plant species in Florida, has now been found on purple velvet plants in South Florida, UF/IFAS scientists say. Purple velvet plants are popularly used for foliage and cut flowers, said Aaron ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension