Thin Your Pine Stand
Do you have a pine stand that’s around 10-15 years old? Wondering what the next step is in managing the stand? Read on. At this point in the rotation the pines may soon be reaching the size at… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Could It Be A Brazilian Pepper-Tree?
As an educator I shouldn’t do this, but I’m going to assume most of you have heard about or are familiar with the Brazilian Pepper-Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). This plant has a super bad reputation because of its very… Read More
Wildlife on the Move
If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy summer rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. If you start to experience… Read More
Potential Collaborations Between the University of Cádiz and the University of Florida
by SWS 
By Jose L. Garcia-Morales (joseluis.garcia@uca.es) My name is José L. García-Morales and I am a Professor in the Environmental Technologies Department at the University of Cádiz (UCA). This June-July 2018, I have been a Visiting Research Scholar in… Read More
Minimizing mosquitoes on your farm
With all this rain comes the buzzing of mosquitoes around you and your animals. Here are a few things to know about minimizing mosquitoes on your farm: Farmers and ranchers can tolerate mosquitoes with a hand slap or… Read More
Livestock & Forage Field Day
Looking to improve your pasture? cattle? horses? hay? Make sure you are attending the Livestock & Forage Field Day next Thursday! Topics include Pesticide Calibration, Weed Control in Pastures, Mineral Supplementation for Cattle, Importance of Vaccinations for Beef… Read More
Shells of pteropods on local beaches
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in… Read More
Questions from the Plant Clinic: Bufo Toads
This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener Dianne Anstine answers a question about Bufo Toads. You can read more articles by Dianne [here]. Are Deadly Bufo Toads Found in Seminole County? It’s that time of the year,… Read More
Business Interrupted by Algae Blooms? Here’s Help
Today we offer some information about the effects of the algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Specifically, what can business operators do to mitigate their loss of income? Will Your Business Be Interrupted? Florida is known as… Read More
Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year and Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame…. Read More