Category: Agriculture

Michael Gutter named new Associate Dean and State Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development, Families and Communities

by BLOGS.IFAS

February 4, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Dean and Director for Extension Nick Place announced Tuesday that Professor Michael Gutter has been promoted to associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, Families ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Michael Gutter, University Of Florida

Avoid Crapemyrtle Mutilation

February 3, 2015

As the holidays fade and the New Year begins, we often see crapemyrtles being “mutilated” from improper pruning: main stems that are several years old are cut back, often leaving branch stubs 2 – 5 inches or more in diameter. This form ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Crapemyrtle, General Gardening, Ornamental Trees, Panhandle Gardening, Pruning, Trees

Now is the Time to Prevent Summer Weeds!

by Mary Salinas

February 2, 2015

So often, homeowners wait until weeds have overtaken their lawns in mid-summer before looking for a course of action to control them. Unfortunately, when weeds get to maturity and start producing flowers and going to seed, they are usually quite ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fall Maintenance, General Gardening, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Preemergence Herbicide, Spring Maintenance, Turf, Weed Control, Weeds

Converting Planted Pine to Silvopasture Benefits Cattle & Timber

by mjgo

January 30, 2015

Silvopasture is an agroforestry practice where a combination of trees, forage, and livestock are jointly managed to optimize production of all three. The term “silvopasture” means “forest-pasture,” where “silvo” is derived ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture, Forestry, Panhandle Agriculture

Crop Rotation May Determine the Profitability of Peanuts in 2015

by jmarois

January 30, 2015

Jim Marois and David Wright, UF/IFAS NFREC Agronomy Research It is not a good idea to produce peanuts on the same land for 3-5 years in a row in the Florida Panhandle. This practice can create a serious long term problem, because pest pressure ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Field Crops, Panhandle Agriculture, Peanut, Sod-based Rotation

2015 Florida Bull Test Sale Summary

January 30, 2015

The Florida Bull Test Sale was held on January 17, 2015 at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, FL. Of the 102 bulls originally consigned to the test, 56 bulls were auctioned off at the sale. Only bulls meeting specific ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Beef Cattle, Florida Bull Test, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS

January 28, 2015

Fresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce--from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to know what locally grown fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Children, Community, Conservation, Cooking, Diet, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, My Plate, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Big Bend, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Aquaponics Seminar

by BLOGS.IFAS

January 28, 2015

The Florida A&M University, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Cooperative Extension Program will be conducting an Aquaponic Seminar. When: Monday, February 23, 2015. Location: Cooperative Extension Teleconference Center, 2010 Pinder ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Turf
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Categories

Get an Early Start on Spring Veggies

by Blake Thaxton

January 27, 2015

Growing spring vegetables in northwest Florida can be challenging! Sometimes failures seem more numerous than successes. Extreme cold events in the winter and blistering hot summer days make it tough on vegetables. One suggestion ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Cold Protection, Disease Management, Insect Management, Panhandle Gardening, Vegetable Gardening

Tomato Pest Management

January 26, 2015

From spaghetti to salsa to salads, tomatoes are a popular fruit found in a variety of dishes throughout the world. Florida’s fresh market tomato industry thrives—it’s valued at $565 million and ranks first in national production. Because ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: #ufbugs, Pest Management, Tomatoes

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