Although grasshoppers may be of economic importance in Florida, some species, such as the eastern lubber grasshopper, may cause serious damage to crops and ornamentals when they occur in large numbers. The eastern lubber grasshopper can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicThe honeybee is only one of many bees and pollinators in Florida; however, it is the most important bee for Florida and the nation’s agricultural economy. Honeybees supply approximately 1/3 of the national food supply through their pollination ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tour cost includes lunch and a complimentary membership to the Dade County Farm Bureau. RSVPS can be made at 305-246-5514 READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAPHIS Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2016 Projects to be Funded by Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 08/03/2015 02:02 PM EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureDowny mildew, a disease known to damage dozens of plant species in Florida, has now been found on purple velvet plants in South Florida, UF/IFAS scientists say. Purple velvet plants are popularly used for foliage and cut flowers, said Aaron ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionAfricanized honey bees (AHB) have made their way into the state of Florida. AHBs breed and compete with the European strains of honey bees that normally inhabit our state. Because Florida's AHB population is increasing, it is important to become ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Phytophthora species are important soil-borne, fungus-like pathogens that attack the root systems, trunk, and fruit of citrus trees at any age. The front of this identification sheet includes images of healthy and infested roots and descriptions ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida legislature recently allocated $2 million a year for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to study Hemorrhagic disease, a virus which affects deer and can cross over into ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Graceful sandmat (Chamaesyce hypericifolia) is a problematic weed that often grows in container media in ornamental plant nurseries. This 4-page facts sheet profiles the biology of graceful sandmat and recommends physical, cultural, and chemicals ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Orchids and their pollinators have developed fascinating co-adaptations that promote orchid pollination. This 6-page fact sheet details the various and often strange ways that orchids attract pollinators. The kinds of insects and animals that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture