The National Weather Service has projected a mild freeze of 30°F for the night of November 13th: Does Northwest Florida Citrus Need Protection? A concrete answer to this question does not exist. Growers must consider several factors including ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Lone star ticks feed on the blood of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As I made a visit back to my hometown in North Alabama I was reminded of the subtle changes from fall into winter, which are not always apparent to me living in Tallahassee: the vibrant palette of leaves as they make their permanent descent ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Fall color in the Florida landscape may be a little different than more northern areas but it is just as dramatic with the right plant selections. One of the favorite perennials that is in peak bloom right now is the Cassia or butterfly plant, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
It doesn't take expert gardeners or landscapers to create a Florida-friendly yard. All it takes is a willingness to learn and a desire to build a beautiful yard that helps protect Florida’s environment. Florida-friendly landscaping is ... READ MORE
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December 10, 2013, there will be an opportunity for County employees and utility workers to earn their Right of Way pesticide license. CEUs are available for those already certified. ROW training begins at 8 am. CORE training begins at 2pm. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, HorticultureBuying or producing hay can be quite expensive. Make the most of your investment by using feeding and storage techniques that reduce lost and wasted hay. There will be a seminar on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 looking at some of the techniques ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Nearly all of the strawberries in the United States are grown in Florida or California, but faced with growing competition in the industry from Mexico, a team of UF researchers is looking for ways to diversify the industry. Led ... READ MORE
Category: CropsTallahassee Democrat Lacinato kale, photo by Donna Legare November 1, 2013 By Lilly Anderson-Messec I eat a lot of kale at this time of year. My young kale seedlings are just getting started and will soon produce bountiful harvests. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture