JAY, Fla. --The University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center will join forces with the Bay Area Food Bank, Waterfront Rescue Mission and the Guy Thompson Community Center to feed 700 local families during National Farm ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeOXFORD, Fla. --- Maureen McCoy has always gardened and enjoys knowing where her food comes from and exactly what is used to grow it. And that’s why she signed up for a plot in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Commercial poultry is typically vaccinated, but small flock owners rarely vaccinate their birds for a variety of reasons: vaccines are too expensive, the owners are unaware disease is present, or they don’t know where to purchase vaccines. If ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Cranberries are well known for being the sweet, delicious accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, but not much else is commonly known about this berry. They have a unique planting process, are versatile in recipes, and provide ample nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot TopicPlastic mulch technology has come a long way in the last 15 years and has made another exponential jump in the last 5 years. Traditionally plastic films used in plasticulture production systems were simple, single layer low density polyethylene ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAs temperatures in North Florida grow colder, honey bees will need some special attention. There are a number of management considerations local beekeepers need to be aware of. Weather and Temperature During the winter, honeybees are less ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureCEDAR KEY, Fla. --- The University of Florida’s new Nature Coast Biological Station will receive a grant to evaluate the spotted seatrout fishery in the Big Bend region. The grant, for $20,000, is provided by The Conservation Fund, a national ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchLAKE WALES, Fla. --- At Roosevelt Academy, horticulture teacher Ray Cruze’s class is growing enough vegetables to sell to local restaurants and at a local market, in part thanks to a partnership between Bok Tower Gardens and the University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionAre you plagued with mosquitoes in your yard? Does it seem like you have a greater infestation than your neighbors? There may be some solutions to solve the problem other than using pesticides that negatively impact beneficial insects in your ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Diseases attack nearly all parts of strawberry plants, affecting both yields and quality. Botrytis fruit rot and powdery mildew are two major strawberry diseases in Florida. Here are some facts and tips on how to check your strawberry plants ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic