Category: Agriculture
UF researcher: Nearly $1 million grant will help struggling blue crab industry
August 14, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to study the blue crab and a viral pathogen that infects it. Now, a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Blue Crab, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Virus
Free Wasps to Control Citrus Greening Offered
August 14, 2017
Citrus Greening Throughout the state of Florida, citrus greening is a major issue. This disease causes the decline and death of many citrus trees. The bacteria works to block the flow of nutrients and sugars as they flow down from the leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Beneficial Insect, Citrus, Citrus Greening, Parasitic Wasp, Tamarixia
Surefire Shrubs for Containers
August 11, 2017
Growing in containers can be one of the most versatile ways to add color, texture and mobility to the landscape. However, gardeners generally reach for finicky annuals to fill their pots with pizzazz. The problem with this strategy is that ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Container Gardening, Garden Design, Gardening, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Uncategorized
Fall Harvest Experience maze planted for UF/IFAS and 4-H school visits
August 11, 2017
Fall Harvest Experience planting underway: A cover crop blend of millet, sesame, sunn hemp, diakon radish and sunflower was planted today (August 11, 2017) for 4-H and local school field days. Stay tuned for updates and an aerial photo ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: 4-H, Fall Harvest Experience, Maze, UF-IFAS
Ronald Cave named director of UF/IFAS Indian River research facility
August 11, 2017
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — An entomologist recognized internationally as a specialist in biological control of insect pests has been named director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Biological Control, Entomogy, Indian River Research And Education Center, News
Starting Seeds for Fall
August 11, 2017
Propagating your own seeds for your vegetable garden is a cost effective and smart way to get a jump start to the fall planting season. For example, if you want to grow tomatoes or peppers this upcoming fall in Florida, it is wise to start your ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, HorticultureTags: Fall Planting, Gardening, Harvest, Plants, Seeds, Transplants, Vegetables
Corn harvests test new varieties and BMPs in Suwannee County
August 10, 2017 Category: Agriculture,
Tags: BMPs, Corn, Harvest, Suwannee
UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center hosts Corn/Peanut Field Day
August 10, 2017
On Tuesday, July 18, the UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center hosted the annual Corn/Peanut Field Day in the newly renovated conference center and grounds of the center’s research farm in Live Oak, Fla. During the event, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: BMPs, Corn, Irrigation, Nutrient, Peanut
CEU Renewal for Fertilizer and Pesticide Licenses
August 10, 2017
Calling landscape employees!!! Thursday, August 17, 2017 is the next opportunity for licensed pesticide applicators to earn CEUs for renewal. Attend one or all sessions to earn what you need. The class will be held in Ft Walton Bch from 8-2. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Commercial Horticulture