Cover crops are planted during the off-season after the main commodity for various benefits. So..., what are the characteristics of a good cover crop? Requires only a short period to grow so that it doesn’t interfere with the main ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The panama berry tree (Muntingia calabura) goes by many names such as strawberry tree, jam fruit tree, and cotton candy berry. The Panama berry is a tropical fruit tree with a strawberry looking flower and sweet edible fruits that taste like ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Whether you are growing vegetables, fruits, or even grass, these plants require adequate nutrition. Plants need 17 essential (more…) READ MORE
Category: Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Is your farm or ranch prepared for hurricane season? It is important to consider hurricane prep for farms before the storm. As the 2022 hurricane season starts at a leisurely pace, there’s talk of what the rest of the season holds. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Most pesticide applicator licenses in Florida will require passing two exams at least, depending on the specific intended pesticide application and site of application. A) Private Applicator You need a private pesticide applicator agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Antes de comenzar a sembrar cualquier cultivo es necesario hacer un análisis de suelo. Muchas veces pensamos que simplemente con conocer el pH o la acidez del suelo es suficiente. Aunque este aspecto es importante. Un análisis de suelo provee ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Livestock
Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum Dunal) Tropical soda apple (TSA) is a common weed in South America, India, the West Indies, Honduras, and Mexico. The plant is native to Argentina and central Brazil and has been introduced in Africa and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County SWFWMD and farmers may have slightly different ideas on the purpose of tailwater recovery ponds. In fact, even I was under a big misconception ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County Florida agriculture has many challenges, some of which are managing our particular environmental conditions. Managing these challenges ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Most of the Florida strawberry industry uses bareroot transplants that have green tops which mean the leaves are left on. It is important to plant the bareroot plant quickly and to treat it well while planting. This means do not let it get ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops