Category: Agriculture
Weed of the Week- Caesar Weed
November 6, 2017
Caesar’s Weed is a member of the Malvaceae family, which are typically grown for ornamental purpose. Other plants in this family include Hibiscus and Cotton. Caesar’s weed is most commonly found in disturbed areas, pastures, and perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds
Why I work to get more everyday people and scientists engaged with each other: Inspiration from Seth Godin for #sciengage
November 5, 2017
My sister brought Seth Godin's blog to my attention a few months ago. He writes about, among other things, "changing everything." Though at first glance it is not related to my work as it is really about business and marketing primarily, I have ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: About Me, Public Engagement
Do Tailwater Recovery Ponds Help Growers?
November 3, 2017
by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County SWFWMD and farmers may have slightly different ideas on the purpose of tailwater recovery ponds. In fact, even I was under a big misconception ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Farmers, Growers, Ponds, Tailwater
When Lightning Strikes: Lightning Fact Sheet for Agriculture Producers
November 3, 2017
by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County Florida agriculture has many challenges, some of which are managing our particular environmental conditions. Managing these challenges ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm ManagementTags: Farmers, Growers, Lightning
2017 Florida Protected Agriculture and Hydroponics Conference
November 3, 2017
December 5-6, 2017 UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598 DOWNLOAD INFO BROCHURE The 2017 Florida Protected Agriculture and Hydroponics Conference is being held to bring together growers, educators, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Professional DevelopmentTags: Hydroponics, Small Farms
Collier County Extension | Garden Diagnostic Tests| Thomas Becker, Master Gardener and Urban Hort programs coordinator, filizzi@ufl.edu
November 3, 2017
Below you'll find forms and instructions on soil tests, water tests, plant disease tests, nematode tests. All testing must be sent to Gainesville. Plant or insect ID are available here. Water Analysis Information Plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Collier County, Diagnostic Test, Insect Identification, Nematode Test, Plant Disease Test, Plant Identification, Soil Nutrients, Soil PH, Turf Disease Test, Water Analysis
Is Organic Certification for you?
November 2, 2017
Many growers have adopted organic practices or are considering transitioning into organic agriculture. But does that mean that they should pursue an organic certification? This is a fairly common mind puzzler that growers growing organically ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: FarmingAlachua
Cogongrass Control in Pastures
November 2, 2017
Cogongrass is an invasive species commonly found in pastures that is not going to go away on its own. Management of cogongrass invasions in perennial grass pastures requires diligence and patience at the same time. It can take several years ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Alvin C. Warnick Reproductive Management School
November 2, 2017
This course is sponsored by the Florida Cooperative Extension Service and is conducted in conjunction with area large animal Veterinary practitioners. It is part of a continuing multi-county effort to help South Florida beef producers market ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: HCLivestock