What is Organic Crop Production? There are many Small Farms all throughout the Panhandle wishing to tap into the organic production market. Misconceptions of organic production lead some to believe it is as simple as avoiding spraying “poisons” ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureClick here for high-resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Despite a soggy summer, water supply remains a critical issue in the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers now say that reducing plant material, or ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchThinking of bulbs for the garden? Summer is not necessarily the time of year that gardeners think about beautiful blooms from bulbs and bulb-like plants, but there are many that bloom in the summer garden. In general, many types of plants with ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureQuestion of the Week. What are these structures??? They are attached to a Red Bottlebrush Plant Callistemon citrinus. Please post your comments below. The answer will be revealed next week ! Comments will not be made public until the end of ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureSeptember 19, 2013; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CT UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office Florida’s Forest Stewardship Program and the Apalachicola Regional Stewardship Alliance CISMA will be offering an Invasive Exotic Species Identification and ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe ample rain and persistent humidity throughout northwest Florida during the last two months have increased disease incidences in summer vegetable crops. Scouting fields with an eagle eye for potential disease outbreaks is essential this ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAVfYl02oQ8&feature=youtu.be Above is a video of a recent prescribed burn in Walton County. Benefits of Summer Prescribed Burns Most landowners think of winter months (Dec-Feb) when it comes to control burning ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWith hurricane season upon us, evidence of preparation is all around us. Tree trimmers, contracted by the local electrical utility companies, have been removing trees, branches and other vegetation that is “too close” to power lines. ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureGood Morning! Are you familiar with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? EEE is vectored by mosquitoes and a concern for Florida residents, particularly during the summer months. The Florida Department of Health posts weekly updates regarding ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeExtension Farm Field Day (FLYER) The UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center and county extension agents will host the Extension Farm Field Day on August 20, 2013. Our goal is to help growers understand some of the positive impacts, ... READ MORE
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