Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests (SSFOR19/FR133) Invasive non-native organisms are one of the greatest threats to the natural ecosystems of the United States. Invasive plants reduce biodiversity, encroach on endangered ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAs I am sure most people have noticed, it's a little dry lately! Most of our large farms are turning to irrigation for crops they already have planted and others are hoping for rain in order for the seeds their planting to grow. Drought has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesWASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: "As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculturehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3IuE1TgDE Stephen Brown shows you how to propagate and grow these easy to care for plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W92MZBRRH8 READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTimber Mart-South 1st Quarter Market Summary for Northwest Florida Product Average $/Cord Range $/cord $/Ton Pine pulpwood $30 $27-34 $11 Chip-n-Saw $46 $40-51 $16 Pine Sawtimber $169 $143-195 $23 Oak Sawtimber $133 $98-169 $15 Mixed ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureMuch needed rain on Wednesday, April 18, help pastures make a rapid recovery from drought-stress. The rain has not slowed land preparation for cotton and peanuts. Growers are proceeding at a rapid pace. Watermelons are ahead or on schedule ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureSouthern Armyworms, Spodoptera eridania, has made its first appearance of 2012 in Wakulla County on April 19. A home gardener brought in the samples seen in the photograph above. While most were still in the larva stage, the gardener had ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureA large animal veterinarian in north Florida has confirmed four cases of Pigeon Fever in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Pigeon Fever is an infection caused by the bacteria, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. There are three forms of this ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureCotton planting will soon be in full swing across the region. The first step to a successful season is to establish a healthy, uniform stand of 2 to 3 plants/ft of row. To ensure success growers should plant high-quality, broad-spectrum fungicide-treated ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWakulla Wildlife Festival By Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Join me at the Wakulla Wildlife Festival on Saturday, April 21st 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for a Preserving ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture