Just like humans, plants require important things to grow and produce fruit. Many crops grown in Florida require sun, water, and nutrients to grow, but one thing many people forget about is pollination! Did you know that around one-third of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Cool temperatures have slowly made their way into North Florida, but this fall planting season has shown anything other than cool temperatures. North Florida has experienced warmer temperatures more than usual the past few months and pests we ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
It finally feels like fall with cool temperatures moving into North Florida last week! Cool temperatures mean we can start planting crops that require cooler temperatures and shorter days to grow. Not many people know this, but strawberries ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Cool temperatures have finally arrived in North Florida! This is a perfect time to start planting cool season vegetables, such as broccoli, herbs, lettuce, turnips, or greens. Many cool season vegetables can be grown in the ground, raised beds, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Fall is just around the corner and one thing people always associate with fall are pumpkins! Different types of pumpkins and squash are used for decorations and made into desserts. Vegetables such as these are planted in the summer month to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseAs a sixth generation Floridian, I encourage people to plant and protect native plants. Native plants are critical to our native pollinators and other wildlife. However, one winter afternoon as I strolled through my yard, I bent down to pull ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf,
Equine Vital Signs- What is Normal? Knowing what is normal for your horse can help you circumnavigate a health disaster, from founder to colic. But what is normal for an adult horse? The January 2019 edition of the Horse Herald covers normal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Each year during the fall harvest season, public schools from all around North Florida send youth to the Fall Harvest Experience located at the North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. In addition to hosting student ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The inaugural UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Harvest Trade Show and Field Demonstrations took place on August 21st at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, Florida. The event provided a review of techniques to improve harvest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension