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Rose Rosette Virus (RRV)- Confirmed in Florida!


January 16, 2014

Rose rosette (witches’ broom) symptoms were first observed in 1940 in Canada on wild roses. Subsequently symptomatic plants were discovered in California in 1941 and many other states in the U.S. In 2011, the disease was confirmed to be caused ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Mites, Pest Alert, RRV, UF-IFAS Pest Alert, Virus

UF/IFAS Extension helps North Florida dairies move into grazing using a perennial grass


January 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – North Florida dairy farmers are increasing their use of grazing and hay areas thanks to the hybrid, perennial, warm-season Tifton 85 bermudagrass, tested extensively by the University of Florida’s Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dairy, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

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