UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
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 PM… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
External and internal parasites cost the horse industry billions of dollars annually. In this blog we will focus on external parasites such as flies. Flies are not just an annoyance to us, but even more so to our… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Bellflower Campanula floridana The Florida Bellflower is a perennial wildflower found in moist areas like meadows, pond/marsh/stream margins, and on roadsides. The violet flowers bloom in spring and attract bees,… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Rosemary Ceratiola ericoides Florida Rosemary is native to the southeast and has a very strong aroma. Plants can reach heights of 2.5 meters and have thick vegetation. Flowers appear from… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Woolly Pawpaw Asimina incana Woolly Pawpaw is a shrub which can reach heights of 1.5 meters. This plant is native to Florida and can be found mostly in sandy areas such… Read More
Introduction Recent freezing night temperatures have caused frost damage on a number of cool season crops planted in Florida. Even cold tolerant crops can be effected by low/freezing temperatures if those temperatures are sustained for a long enough… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Tread-Softly Cnidoscolus stimulosus Cnidoscolus stimulosus has many common names, including finger rot, and is often compared to Texas bull-nettle which also is commonly called tread-softly. This plants name is a warning… Read More
Rodent Control Rodents can cause a lot of damage to feed and tack rooms, plus they can put your horses health in jeopardy. Learn how to control rodents in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Coral Ardisia Ardisia crenata Coral Ardisia is a small, upright shrub that was used extensively in the ornamental landscape industry. The dark glossy leaves and bright red berries are attractive, but… Read More
