Goatweed is a quick spreading weed with prolific seed production that is commonly found in improved pastures. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseShow crotalaria, sometimes referred to as Rattlebox, is a fast growing summer annual that is toxic to livestock. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Out of the 1500 species of whiteflies worldwide, over 75 have been reported in Florida. These small white insects can cause direct and indirect damage to a broad variety of plants in the ornamental and vegetable industries. Whiteflies cause ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
As I start planning for the fall planting season, not only am I starting transplants of cool season vegetables and getting ready to plant, I also am getting prepared for the pests that will attack my crops. I am anticipating during the beginning ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & DiseaseSouthern sandbur (Sandspur), is a native annual grass adapted to dry, sandy soils. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Landscape personnel that apply herbicides, insecticides or fungicides must have a state issued certification in order to perform this type of work. The next opportunity to attend the review training and sit for the exam is 91317. For more ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTropical Soda Apple is a common weed found throughout Florida and can be a serious problem in perennial pastures. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to study the blue crab and a viral pathogen that infects it. Now, a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water