UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Japanese Climbing Fern Lygodium japonicum Climbing Fern has underground rhizomes but can also reproducing using wind-dispersed spores. These methods of plant reproduction in combination with little environmental effects to the plant… Read More
Disaster Prep Do’s & Don’ts You can never be too prepared for a disaster. Learn what you should be doing in this months edition of the Horse Herald! Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email… Read More
Citrus is an integral part of Florida’s state identity, having been farmed commercially since the mid-1800s. Of course, it is also a staple in home fruit orchards and edible landscapes. Here you’ll find some basic tips for growing… Read More
Cryptorchid Stallions Cryptorchidism in stallions can be a big issue, learn why and how to correct it in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here!
When growing sweet corn, many home gardeners have similar questions. Can I plant one long row at the back of my garden to prevent shading other veggies? How much fertilizer do the plants need? Do the suckers need… Read More
How does an owner determine what a horse’s nutritional requirements are and just how much energy and protein they need to be feeding a particular horse? First, we need to assess the horse’s overall body condition and determine… Read More
Funding for COVID-19 Information regarding funding programs. As of today, there have been no announced programs from the USDA for losses from COVID-19. Payment Protection Program (PPP): This loan, based on payroll, will be accepting applications beginning tomorrow…. Read More
Aging using Teeth Sometimes we need to verify a horses age, check out this months edition of the Horse Herald to do so by using their teeth! Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here!
Protect the Trails Trail riders can help protect Florida’s natural environment by helping track invasive species. Learn more in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here!
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Thistle Cirsium sp. & others Thistles are the bane of any pasture owners existence, but they also frequently occur on roadsides, ditchbanks, and forest hiking trails. Thistles are a bi-annual plant, meaning… Read More
