Have you seen this before? Two palms are growing side by side and one is showing symptoms of a severe nutrient deficiency and the other looks healthy. Sometimes the cause is simply a lack of nutrients in the soil, but if the palms are regularly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Annual bluegrass, known as Poa annua, is the most troublesome weed of turf systems, according to a recent Weed Science Society of America survey, and this weed has grown to epidemic proportions, causing severe economic losses. Dr. Bryan Unruh ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfFlorida growers have some new help with the fight on Citrus canker and Citrus greening (Huanglongabing-HLB). Dogs! And this time, they’re barking up the right tree. Canines now have been successfully trained to detect citrus canker and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease,
Thrush, The Bacterial Infection The plentiful rain fall in recent months has a number of benefits. Among these is ample moisture for forage production in pastures and paddocks. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing (rainwater) can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Are you in need of pesticide CEUs, or training for a pesticide exam? The Tri-County Ag Team will be offering the following pesticide classes at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center in St. Augustine, FL. All of which will prepare you for ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
by Rogers Adiba, Mercy Corps Uganda ◊ To show impact later, you need to measure what you have at the start. Simple enough. However, conducting research in remote areas requires a diligent team effort and dedication. Amidst the ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & DiseaseNative Plant, Animal and Fungus Species Florida, including Wakulla County, is home to a wide variety of native plant, animal and fungus species which make up the biosphere. These lifeforms exist collectively and, with the aid of the weather, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease