The USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST Identification Technology Program, coordinated by Dr. Terrence Walters (terrence.w.walters@aphis.usda.gov ) has been working with the developers of LUCID software (QBIT, University of Queensland) to convert LUCID® ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Depending on one’s perspective, goliath grouper are either a conservation success story or a protected species that no longer needs help, according to a new survey from the University of Florida. Atlantic goliath grouper, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS ResearchDengue fever is the first in a series of pest alerts focusing on specific arboviral (or arthropod-borne) diseases, as occurrences are more common during the summer months. A general arboviral disease awareness pest alert was distributed on ... READ MORE
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Thrips are most noticeable, and of greatest concern on corn at two periods during the growing season: on young seedling plants, and at ear formation. On seedling plants their feeding makes the plants look stunted. At ear formation, thrip injury ... READ MORE
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Category: AgricultureHoney bees laboriously gather their food (nectar and pollen) from flowers in bloom and store it in the hive for use when needed. When nectar sources are scarce or unavailable locally, bees are attracted by the honey stored in neighboring ... READ MORE
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Watermelon harvest is two to three weeks late in Washington County, but it’s finally around the corner. Watermelon growers in Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties have been surveyed, with all indicating a late start to harvest. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWatermelon harvest is two to three weeks late in Washington County, but it's finally around the corner. Watermelon growers in Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties have been surveyed, with all indicating a late start to harvest. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureMiami, Florida National NPR Correspondent Greg Allen visited the UF Entomology Department a few weeks ago to discuss various emerging bug and invasive species problems in Florida. Check out the audio or article at: http://www.npr.org/2013/06/26/195492811/new-bugs-in-florida-stymie-researchers-threaten-crops This ... READ MORE
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An interesting read from the Ft. Myers News-Press: June 12, 2013 Southwest Florida Home to Many Young Farmers By: Yvonne Ayala McClellan FORT MYERS | Some mornings, Lara Collier dons rubber boots to walk the farm, snapping pictures of vegetables ... READ MORE
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