GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A trio of projects aimed at helping Florida producers cope with the bacterial disease known as citrus greening topped the list of stories shared by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASPlease see caption below story. BROOKSVILLE, Fla. --- Experts agree that one effective way to protect yourself against mosquitoes —and the diseases they can transmit — is to wear mosquito repellent. But for homeless people, getting access ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeNeed a pesticide license for Private Ag or for Aquatic applications? Here's your opportunity: January 11, 2017 Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, Fl 32539 Private Applicator Pesticide License 8-11am - Private ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentStarting January 1st, 2017, if you choose to use antibiotics for the prevention or treatment of the bacterial diseases American foulbrood (AFB) and European foulbrood (EFB) in honey bee colonies, you will need a prescription or Veterinary Feed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseasePesticide applicators needing to renew or obtain a license for treating structures or landscapes should attend the training held January 23, 2017 at the Extension office 3098 Airport Rd Crestview. Two hours sessions are designed to offer CEUs ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentNeed a Private Applicator Ag Pest Control License or an Aquatic Pest Control License? Here’s your opportunity for a review class and exam. Do you just need CEUs for license renewal? We have several CEUs available as well. January ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentEarn the credits required to sit for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance test. Attend a review session for both the Limited Lawn and Ornamental or Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification exam.. Or obtain the required ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- It took a few years for Buzz Eaves to notice that tropical soda apple shrubs were overtaking his 1,200-acre cattle ranch near Fort Pierce, Florida. The prickly plant, with fruit the size of a golf ball and the color of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionNematode diagnostics class went on a field trip to CREC (Citrus Research and Education Center) at Lake Alfred recently. The class took a tour of the facility with Dr. Larry Duncan, a professor of Nematology. He gave a talk about his recent research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Jessica Pardo, Communications Specialist, SWS Davie Kadyampakeni is a new Soil and Water Sciences assistant professor at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. His specialization is citrus water and nutrient management, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research