Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality enhancement and conservation are essential to the long-term sustainability of agriculture and natural resources in Northwest Florida. BMPs allow producers to gain knowledge and understand how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you like to learn about plants, insects, and gardening? Do you like working with people? Do you have time to volunteer for UF/IFAS Extension? Are you willing to participate in an intensive 12-week training program? Then the Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Water is one of the most valuable natural resources and with the ever growing concern of climate change and the hot dry conditions Northwest Florida has already experienced this summer, every drop counts. One way you could combat ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionFlorida’s diverse ecosystem is home to a variety of native plants that provide resources for local pollinators. Native flowers are not only a beautiful addition to any garden but also play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our environment. ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Due to several unique challenges home gardeners and nursery owners are often baffled when trying to incorporate roses into landscapes. Consequently, they ignore roses altogether or limit themselves to cultivars in the knockout or drift series. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
The hottest days of the summer are here and you might be thinking, “There is no way something could survive this heat!”. You might also be wondering “What can I do in my landscape?” Well, you are correct – it is hot and there are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida’s Jackson County Extension Service has a new Horticulture Agent, Logan Boatwright. His educational program will focus on commercial fruit crop, vegetable, landscape, turf, and specialty crop production. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, TurfCassava, also called yuca (not to be confused with the ornamental plant Yucca), tapioca, or manioc in other regions of the world, is a tropical root crop native to South America. Cassava belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, which is known for ... READ MORE
Category: AgriculturePeas are a staple food throughout the South. Whether you prefer southern peas, cowpeas, or blackeye peas, they are all under threat from the cowpea curculio, also known locally as pea weevils. With the mild winter this year, growers can anticipate ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe Texas Pecan Short Course is an annual, four day training offered by Texas A&M University. The short course teaches pecan orchard managers and prospective pecan growers how to plant, grow, harvest, and market pecans. A harvest equipment ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture