Cogongrass was accidentally introduced into Alabama in the 1900’s, but intentionally brought to Florida in the 1930’s as a potential forage and soil stabilizer. Currently it can be found in 73 countries and on every continent. Since being ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources
Benefits of using conservation farming practices are linked to improved soil health, as well as water and nutrient management. A few for farmers to remember include: using cover crops, rotating crops, and conservation tillage. Use ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionCheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS NFREC Soils Specialist As producers near the end of cover crop and cool-season forage planting in the Southeastern U.S., it is time to focus on fertilization. Depending upon your state, extension professionals have ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Precision agriculture technology has become one of the most popular fields of research worldwide. Science is continuously looking for more efficient ways to improve how we feed the world. Various technological aspects of precision farming utilize ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
When you think of compost you may picture some ready to purchase bagged product that is used as a soil amendment for new plantings. You may not realize that yard waste and vegetable scraps from your kitchen can easily be composted for use ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
If you've ever read any of my articles about pasture establishment or maintenance then you have probably heard of Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, and Limpograss. These three species largely dominate our planted pastures, and even some of our non-planted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources
In all English-speaking countries, land is traditionally measured by the acre, a very old Saxon unit that is either historic or archaic, depending on your point of view. There are references to the acre at least as early as the year 732 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
In Florida's freshwaters, algae are what make the water green. Green water is not necessarily undesirable, and neither are algae. In fact, algae are essential to the ecosystem and to life. A primary component of the food web, algae provide food ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Water
More often than not, Central Florida will experience freezing temperatures. These temperatures can cause damage to citrus fruit in some areas almost every winter. Read on to learn how to detect freeze damage if this happens to you. Using Temperature The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture