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2024 in Review: Extension Agents Report Their Impacts

by Andra Johnson
January 28, 2025

Part 3 in a series The reports of accomplishment that Extension agents and specialists file each year tell a story of individuals, businesses, and communities that have been uplifted by the research-based education they provide, each day ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Money Matters,
Tags: Citrus Greening, Communitiy Development, Irrigation, Kalyn Waters, Luke Harlow, Mongi Zekri, Resource Management, Rural Communities, Shari Bresin

Weed of the Week- Pokeweed

by Jane Cant
June 4, 2018

Pokeweed, Phytolacca americana Common Pokeweed is a native perennial plant often found in pastures and fence rows. The large, fleshy taproot makes the plant more difficult to kill, so early control is beneficial. The stem is normally red ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pokeweed, Weed Of The Week

Weed of the Week- Spiny Pigweed

by Jane Cant
May 28, 2018

Spiny Pigweed, Amaranthus spinosus Spiny pigweed, also called spiny amaranth, is an annual weed with hairless stems and leaves and a reddish tinge. Leaves are alternate and range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches in length, and there are two sharp spines ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Spiny Amaranth, Spiny Pigweed, Weed Of The Week

Weed of the Week- Perilla Mint

by Jane Cant
May 21, 2018

Perilla Mint, Perilla frutescens Perilla Mint is an escaped ornamental summer annual that grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet. Leaves are simple and opposite, and can have a purple-green tint. All parts of the plant are toxic to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brent Sellers, Invasive Plants, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Perilla Mint, Toxic Plants, Weed Of The Week

Weed of the Week- Spiderwort

by Jane Cant
March 26, 2018

Spiderwort Spiderwort is a native perennial species with a large, fleshy stem and long, grass-like leaves. Flowers have three petals that are normally purple to pink in color. Spiderwort emerges in early spring and produces seed throughout ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Weed of the Week- Prickly Pear Cactus

by Jane Cant
March 19, 2018

Prickly Pear Cactus Control Prickly pear cactus can be a major problem in Florida pastures and rangelands, primarily because of how the plant reproduces. This weed spreads by fragmentation, so pieces of the primary plant can form roots and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Weed of the Week- Lantana

by Jane Cant
March 12, 2018

Lantana Lantana is a woody native plant that is toxic to livestock. Although it is sold as an ornamental, commercial varieties are sterile. Lantana producers allelochemicals in its roots and stems that inhibit the growth of other plants surrounding ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Weed of the Week- Horsenettle

by Jane Cant
March 5, 2018

Horsenettle Horsenettle is found in sandy openings and can be a problem in pastures. Mature plants are perennials with spiny and hairy stems. Flowers may be white, violet, or blue in color, and the fruit produced turns yellow as it matures. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Weed of the Week- Dogfennel

by Jane Cant
February 26, 2018

Dogfennel Dogfennel is an aggressive native perennial plant, and is currently the most common pasture weed in Florida. Studies have shown that significant loss of forage occurs if Dogfennel is not removed prior to July 1st. Additionally, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Weed of the Week-Crabgrass

by Jane Cant
February 19, 2018

Crabgrass Control There are five crabgrass species found in Florida; India, blanket, southern, tropical, and smooth. The blanket and India species are perennials, while southern, tropical, and smooth crabgrasses are annuals. Due to the variations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

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