Bracken Fern is a common perennial fern that is found across the United States. Its ability to grow well is both dry and moist soils, as well as along tree lines, in wooded areas, and around buildings, make it a well-adapted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Wild populations of feral hogs are descended from domestic animals that escaped from captivity. Feral hogs are first thought to be introduced to the Southeast by Spanish explorers as far back as the 16th century. European wild boars were introduced ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & DiseaseCaesar’s Weed is a member of the Malvaceae family, which are typically grown for ornamental purpose. Other plants in this family include Hibiscus and Cotton. Caesar’s weed is most commonly found in disturbed areas, pastures, and perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Below you'll find forms and instructions on soil tests, water tests, plant disease tests, nematode tests. All testing must be sent to Gainesville. Plant or insect ID are available here. Water Analysis Information Plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Cogongrass is an invasive species commonly found in pastures that is not going to go away on its own. Management of cogongrass invasions in perennial grass pastures requires diligence and patience at the same time. It can take several years ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have, in the past, reintroduced fire to restore a forest without considering its effect on exotic species that have become invasive. But a recent study by a University of Florida researcher shows that fire actually ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Weeds affect farmers directly through burdensome production costs. This economic impact is a direct result of the high costs of manufactured herbicides, tillage equipment and machinery, fuel costs, yield loss, and land value loss. A second negative ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
"What is happening to these trees?" The plant diagnostic clinic at UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County frequently receives calls from residents concerned about dying trees along the roadsides. Trees in the Laurel family, including redbay, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
When you think of compost you may picture some ready to purchase bagged product that is used as a soil amendment for new plantings. You may not realize that yard waste and vegetable scraps from your kitchen can easily be composted for use ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Citrus greening- also known as Huanglongbing, or HLB- is an exotic disease that is currently prevalent throughout Florida’s citrus industry. This disease is carried by an invasive insect known as the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and infects ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease