Category: Agriculture
One Night in the Tropics Event
October 2, 2017
The University of Florida-Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC)'s 4th One Night in the Tropics event is under way. This year’s celebration is a special one as our community has suffered major losses due to Hurricane Irma. After ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life
Weed of the Week- Coffee Senna
October 2, 2017
Coffee Senna, Senna occidentalis Coffee Senna is an annual herb that is toxic if consumed in large quantities. It is found in disturbed or over grazed areas and can become an issue in row crops. Mowing before the formation of seed can be an ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Weeds
Why is Nematode Damage Patchy in Crop Fields? How Does this Affect Management Decisions?
September 29, 2017
I’ve had the opportunity to visit a number of grower fields this summer to assess potential nematode damage and I’ve often been asked this question: "Why is nematode damage worse in one section of a field than another, or worse in one field ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Corn, Cotton, Crops, Nematodes, Panhandle Agriculture, Peanut, Pest Management, Soybean
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Practices
September 29, 2017
If you live in Florida, you know that the weather is hot and dry most of the time. How can you keep your yard beautiful all of the time and be economically friendly, even through the dry seasons? Florida-Friendly landscaping is the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, WaterTags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Home Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Yard
Protecting Yourself from Pesky Mosquitoes
September 28, 2017
In Northeast Florida we have seen a significant increase in the number of mosquitoes because of the standing water left by Hurricane Irma. While local mosquito control districts try to knock back the mosquito population there are steps that ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
MREC Faculty Explore Using Small Unmanned Aerial Systems to Save Water
September 28, 2017
Whether for hobby photography or checking out slope conditions, the uses for small unmanned aerial systems, or sUAS-mounted cameras, are endless. But what about taking the many uses for sUAS-mounted technology and applying it to help conserve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Camera, Central Florida Water Initiative, Drones, MREC, SUAS, Toho Water Authority, Water, Water Conservation
Broad mite: an invisible invader
September 27, 2017
Consider a microscopic pest that is a master of hiding and waiting, silently but rapidly building in numbers so that by the time you know what you are dealing with, the damage has already been done. This pest is the broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseTags: #ufbugs, Entomology, Pest, UF-IFAS, UFIPM
Oh Deer! — Planting Wildlife Food Plots
September 25, 2017
Have you seen big game in your area but they never seem to cross in front of your sights? Planting wildlife food plots is one way to help attract game species to stop right in front of your stand. Location, Location, Location No matter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Cool Season, Deer, Food Plot, Forage, Forest, NFLAG, Turkey, Wildlife
How well do you know your soil?
September 25, 2017
Improving soil health is a focus many universities have put as a goal "front and center" for research and extension. Not only does it encourage best agricultural practices that help farmers make money, but also benefits the environment ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Cover Crops, Efficiency, Soil Health