After storms, Extension agents are routinely asked about whose responsibility it is to maintain a tree along a property line. This becomes particularly important in a situation where a property owner’s tree or branch falls and causes damage ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureFresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce--from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to know what locally grown fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFresh From Florida! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! What better way to impress your sweetheart than with a home-cooked meal--using fresh Florida produce! Your February shopping list is here! Shelley Swenson is your local Extension ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureJose Dubeux, , University of Florida/IFAS – North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Pastures are different than hay fields or row crops. The final product is not the crop per se, but the animal gain obtained from grazing it. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureIt’s time to order seed and get transplants started for a spring tomato crop. Which tomato cultivar should a producer select and what criteria should be used for selection? There are many factors that go into every decision made on a vegetable ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFresh From Florida! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! What better way to impress your sweetheart than with a home-cooked meal--using fresh Florida produce! Your February shopping list is here! Shelley Swenson is your local Extension ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For Marianna farmer and rancher Ken Barton, the combination of business and family is more than just a balancing act – it is his livelihood. Barton is 10 years away from retirement, and concerned about how he will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Dean and Director for Extension Nick Place announced Tuesday that Professor Michael Gutter has been promoted to associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, Families ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeAs the holidays fade and the New Year begins, we often see crapemyrtles being “mutilated” from improper pruning: main stems that are several years old are cut back, often leaving branch stubs 2 – 5 inches or more in diameter. This form ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureSo often, homeowners wait until weeds have overtaken their lawns in mid-summer before looking for a course of action to control them. Unfortunately, when weeds get to maturity and start producing flowers and going to seed, they are usually quite ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture