Florida Betony - Weed of the Week Florida Betony, sometimes referred to as Rattlesnake Weed because of the shape of the stolons, is a perennial broadleaf plant found in pastures and fields. Additional Information Florida Betony Management ... READ MORE
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Curly Dock - Weed of the Week Curly Dock is a perennial broadleaf weed that prefers seasonally moist areas and has a strong tap root. The seed can remain dormant and viable for up to 80 years, and the plant is capable of flowering two or more ... READ MORE
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Dollarweed - Weed of the Week Dollarweed, sometimes referred to as Pennywort, is a broadleaf weed that thrives in wet areas. Under wet conditions and poor grazing management, it can quickly overtake pastures and fields. Additional Information Dollarweed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseCentipede Grass - Weed of the Week Centipede grass is a low growing grass great for yards, but terrible for pastures. It prefers low nutrient soil and low pH, and can quickly out-compete bahia and bermuda under poor management. The prostrate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseCat's Claw Vine - Weed of the Week Cat's Claw vine is a Category 1 Invasive Plant. This woody vine is slowly growing and long lived, with tubers and stolons that form at each node as it creeps across the soil. Additional Information Cat's ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseBrunswick Grass- Weed of the Week Brunswick Grass, sometimes referred to as Brown Seeded Paspalum, is a growing issue in Bahai pastures and fields. It becomes unpalatable as it matures, and livestock will not graze it. Because of this, it ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Brazilian Pepper- Weed of the Week Brazilian Pepper is a category invasive tree, meaning it can spread into undisturbed sites. It was introduced in the 1800's from South America, and has quickly spread throughout central and south Florida. ... READ MORE
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Please see below for important information regarding the Operation Cleansweep program from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This program has been funded through the end of 2019. READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture
By Ralph E. Mitchell Insecticidal soap is perhaps the most-used pesticide in my landscape. Its use as a topical spot treatment for many soft-bodied pest insects and spider mites is unequalled. Insecticidal soap is still an insecticide and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines organic farming as an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity and it is based on minimal use of off-farm ... READ MORE
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