Category: Pests & Disease

Root biologist joins UF fight against citrus greening

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 22, 2018

By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Citrus Greening, IFAS, Indian River Research And Education Center, News, Roots

Lafayette Hosts 2018 Tobacco Production Meeting

by J. Johnson
January 22, 2018

No matter ones feelings on tobacco, its production has a long history in the Suwannee Valley Area. Since the 1920's, this area has consistently produced some of the highest yielding and finest quality tobacco in the world. Although planted ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Crops, Extension, Growers, Lafayette, Quality, Tobacco, Tobacco Growers

3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference

by Liz Felter
January 22, 2018

The UF/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka, FL, on February 21st from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll be able to network with researchers, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Tags: Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Conference, Economics, Marketing

Weed of the Week- Broomsedge

by Erin Reichel
January 22, 2018

Broomsedge Broomsedge goes by many names, and a common misconception is that it is an indicator of low soil pH. In actuality, there are several species of this plant, and while some may favor low soil pH, others do not. Broomsedge is a weedy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Weed Management, Weeds

Lethal Bronzing: A Destructive New Palm Disease

by wlschall
January 20, 2018

Lethal Bronzing, previously called Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, is a relatively new bacterial disease (called a phytoplasma) that is causing significant palm losses in Palm Beach County, and throughout much of Florida. It is believed to have ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Commercial Horticulture And Pest Management Updates, Palm

Lethal Viral Necrosis of Floratam St. Augustinegrass: Also Called Sugarcane Mosaic Virus

by wlschall
January 19, 2018

Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN), caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, kills Floratam lawns within three years of infection. Floratam, by far is the most popular cultivar of St. Augustinegrass used in Florida. Cooler late summer/fall and winter temperatures ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Commercial Horticulture And Pest Management Updates, Floratam, Lawn, Lawn Virus, Lethal Viral Necrosis, Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, Turf

First root biologist joins UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center

by Brad Buck
January 19, 2018

An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida’s Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support the university’s statewide Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

Stable, Dog, Lawn Mower, Biting House Fly – Management is Key!

by sgamble
January 19, 2018

Stable flies primarily feed on the legs of horses and cattle but they can use all animals for a blood meal. In the absence of animal hosts, they bite people. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cattle, Flies, Horse, Insect Control

Weed of the Week- Chickweed

by Jane Cant
January 15, 2018

Chickweed Chickweed is a winter annual that can be found in disturbed areas in both sunny and shady spots. The plant reproduces by seed dispersal in spring and germination in the fall, and seed may stay viable for up to 10 years. Chickweed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Weed Management, Weeds

UF study questions existence of rule relating animal size and temperature

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 10, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences doctoral student’s study turns a long-accepted scientific rule on its head. The study found that animals are unlikely to change in size as the climate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Climate Change, News, Size, Species, UF-IFAS

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