Tag: weed science

Weed Science Graduate Certificate: Further Your Education in Invasive Plant Management

by Olivia Doyle
March 24, 2026

Are you interested in furthering your education on weed science and invasive plant management? Have you considered going back to school for a graduate degree, but are not sure how to fit it in around your work schedule? If so, a graduate certificate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, CAIP, Cals Teaching, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate Program, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS CAIP, Weed Science, Weed Science Graduate Certificate

March 26: UF/IFAS 37th South Florida Turfgrass – Landscape Research and Expo Field Day set

by Lourdes Mederos
March 6, 2026

Turf professionals will get a first look at the future of weed control and sustainable turf when the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) unveils new research and pioneering technologies at the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Lawn, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Archive, Artificial Intelligence, Athletic Field Managers, CEU, Commercial Applicators, Field Day, Golf, Golf Course Superintendents, Integrated Weed Management, Landscape Professionals, Lawns, Marco Schiavon, Pawel Petelewicz, Pest Control Operators, Sod Producers, Truf, Turf, Turfgrass, Turfgrass Managers, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Weed Control, Weed Science, Weeds

March 26: UF/IFAS 37th South Florida Turfgrass – Landscape Research and Expo Field Day set

by Lourdes Mederos
March 6, 2026

Identify weeds fast with new online tool

by Tory Moore
February 26, 2026

Florida weeds run aplenty, especially in the summer. Getting rid of weeds starts with proper identification, and UF/IFAS experts developed an online tool that organizes weeds by flower color for fast identification. The tool helps identify ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Archive, Herbicide, Landscape, Landscapes, Weed, Weed Control, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Spotlight on Excellence: UF/IFAS’s Mikerly Joseph Named 2025 Dr. James Watson Fellow

by Carolina Vendrame
January 30, 2026

By Carolina Vendrame January 30, 2026 Gainesville, Fla. —The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dr. James Watson Fellowship, an honor recognizing emerging leaders in turfgrass ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Agronomy Department, AI, Turfgrass Research, Weed Science

Meet Our Newest Postdoc: Dr. Yuvraj Khamare

by Caroline Warwick
November 20, 2025

The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is proud to welcome our newest postdoctoral associate, Yuvraj Khamare, to our Landscape and Ornamental Production Weed Laboratory. Get to know Dr. Khamare (who was also an MREC graduate student!) ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: MREC, New Employee, Postdoc, Weed Science, Weeds, Yuvraj Khamare

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

by Caroline Warwick
October 7, 2025

Pyrrhopappus carolinanus, or false dandelion, is commonly seen throughout the southeast on roadsides, in pastureland and natural areas. Be sure to wear gloves when removing this plant pest as false dandelion stems emit a milky liquid when ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Florida Weeds, Marble, Pyrrhopappus Carolinianus, Weed Identification, Weed Science

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Euphorbia maculata

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Euphorbia maculata, or spotted sandmat, is a native landscape weed of the Southeastern United States. This plant pest is toxic to livestock and is a major agricultural plant pest. Be sure to remove this plant from the landscape, commercial ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Euphorbia Maculata, Marble, Weed, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Lantana Strigocamara

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Lantana strigocamara is a non-native landscape weed commonly found in natural wooded areas and undisturbed pastureland. This plant is problematic year-round in the sunshine state, thriving in wet or dry soil. Lantana is considered noxious ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Lantana, Marble, Noxious, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Bidens alba

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Bidens alba, or Spanish needle, is a native Florida landscape weed. A pollinator favorite, this native species serves a vital role in providing pollen and nectar for Florida wildlife, and is fine in natural areas. More information on Spanish ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bidens Alba, Chris Marble, Marble, Spanish Needle, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

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