The pesticide and fertilizer license training schedule has been updated. Click here to view the updated schedule READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s just math: The longer a mosquito lives, the better its odds of transmitting disease to humans or animals. But as it turns out, factors such as the mosquito’s own genetics and the climate it lives in have a ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ResearchGAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It's enough to send gardeners into conniptions. Crape myrtle, a tree adored for its bright flowers that scream summer, care-free maintenance and even its colorful bark, now has a disease problem – although so far, ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
This is the season for fruit harvesting, particularly for those fruits in the rose family such as plum, quince, peach, pear and apple. Many avid home horticulturists have been enjoying the fruits of their labor, but some have been thwarted ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureCore, Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Training & Exam July 31, 2014 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ***** 2 CEUs available in CORE and 2 CEUs available in O&T***** Location: Washington County Agriculture Center 1424 Jackson Ave. Chipley, Fl. Suite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Are you interested in screening for common and exotic citrus diseases and pests? The National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) CDiseases and CPests hand-held applications for iPhone and Android (2013) are searchable fact sheets from the Citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Effective grazing management is a dynamic dance between maximizing animal performance and maintaining pasture performance and health. Well managed pastures prevent erosion and maintain water quality. Enrolling your land in the Florida Department ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
The summertime often reminds us of our uninhibited spirit. With Independence Day not far off, Floridians will be celebrating the freedom of our nation while battling the oppressive climate you can’t seem to escape this time of year. As we ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
For the fourth year in a row, the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) has teamed up with the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to present The Great CEU Round-Up, a full day of education that will be simulcast to locations ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionInterested in Tropical Fruit Production? Consider registering for the Tropical Fruit Production class in Naples Florida, on Saturday, July 19, 2014! Link to the course through the screen image of the Eventbrite course registration. Register ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension