Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Eastern Purple Bladderwort Utricularia purpurea Eastern Purple Bladderwort is an aquatic carnivorous plant commonly found in Florida wetlands, swamps, and shallow bodies of water. Similar to Venus fly traps, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Sky Blue Lupine Lupinus diffusus Sky Blue Lupine is a native wildflower that can be found across the state of Florida. This bunching/clumping plant can reach heights of 2-3 feet and equally as wide. This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Wild Garlic Allium canadense Wild Garlic is a common, grasslike perennial that has clusters of white flowers and forms bulbs of garlic. All parts of the plant are edible and can be utilized in the same fashion ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Red Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia Red chokeberry is a deciduous shrub, native to Florida, that reaches heights of 5-10 feet and can be 3-5 feet wide. Typically found in the panhandle as well as north and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The 2021 Small Ruminant Workshop will be held Saturday October 23rd at the South Beef Teaching Unit at the University of Florida, starting at 8:30am and ending by 2:00pm. Lunch is included! We have an exceptional lineup of speakers from the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Florida Tickseed Coreopsis floridana Florida tickseed is one of 12 coreopsis species native to Florida which also serve as the state wildflower. This particular species is endemic to the state, meaning it ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Equine Academy New Self-Paced Online Course Available for Horse Owners! Whether you are an avid horseman or just recently got your first horse, we have a course for you! This in-depth course covers the five core areas of owning a horse: pastures, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Perennial peanut has many benefits as both a ground cover and forage. In fact, one of its best features is its resistance to nematodes, pathogens, and drought. However, if you have an older variety like ‘Florigraze’ and notice your perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & LifeWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana Spiderwort is a large perrenial plant which can grow to heights of 3 feet. This clumping plant has long, narrow leaves with branched stalks which are topped by groups of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension