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UF/IFAS scientist works to identify, control pest invading beans, peas, legumes grown in Florida, internationally

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 21, 2023

Bean flower thrips, known by the scientific name of Megalurothrips usitatus, attacks such legumes as beans and peas. In some cases, it can wipe out an entire field of crops. In the past three years, it became established in Florida, Mexico, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Bean Flower Thrips, Beans, Entomology And Nematology, GCREC, High Smith, Legumes, Megalurothrips Usitatus, News, Peas, Snap Beans, Thrips, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Entomology And Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research And Education Center
Closeup shot of brown, red, and white beans

Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month with the Lovely Legume

by Jessie ErwinAvatar photo
August 18, 2022

Legumes are the star of this month’s UF/FSHN Taste Something New series! Whether you’re looking to sample a plant-based protein, boost the nutritional profile of your meals, or try a new recipe, we have what you’re looking for right here. Fruits? ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Chili, Curry, Dr. Jeanette Andrade, Kids Eat Right, Kids Eat Right Month, Kids Eat Right Month 2022, Legume, Legume Recipes, Legumes, Lovely Legume, Taste Something New, Taste Something New Series, UF/FSHN Taste Something New Series

White Tail Buffet: Wildlife Food Plot Mixes

by Jonael BosquesAvatar photo
January 30, 2018

Complimenting livestock operations with game hunting leases is not a new concept. With the popularity of hunting wild game like white tail deer, wild hogs, and other large game, farmers and ranchers can prepare wildlife feeding areas (wildlife ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Crops, Food Plots, Forages, Grains, Legumes, Natural Resources, Soils, White-tailed Deer, Wildlife
food plots

An Intro to Wildlife Food Plots

by Caitlin Justesen
January 5, 2018

Florida’s ranches are home to more than just the intended livestock, a lot of endangered species seek shelter and food amongst these lands. A lot of these animals act as keystone species and their protection is vital to the overall eco system ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bainum, Conservation, Cool Season, Crops, Deer Plots, Food, Food Plots, Food Production, Game, Grains, Grasses, Legumes, Plots, Ranch, Vegetation, Wildlife
Cover Crops

Utilize Cover Crops to Optimize Soil Quality

by Caitlin Justesen
November 15, 2017

It is no secret that Florida’s soils are less than ideal from both a nutrient and production standpoint; finding ways to maximize soil health will have production benefits as well as environmental benefits. Utilizing cover crops is a great ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Annual, Bainum, Caitlin, Cattle, Cover, Crops, Equine, Erosion, Fertile, Forage, Herbage, Irrigation, Legumes, Perennial, Planting, Soil, Yield

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