Screwworms were eradicated from the Southeast back in 1959. This week USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of New World Screwworms Cochliomyia hominivorax in three deer in the Florida Keys. At this ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureHigh temperatures and wet weather produce the perfect conditions for the onset of bacterial spot in tomato fields. The disease is caused by various species of Xanthomonas bacteria. Small spots (1/8 inch) form on leaves, stems, and fruit. The ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureMatt Lollar, Jackson County Horticulture Agent It’s the beginning of melon harvest season in the Panhandle, and rindworms pose a significant threat to fruit quality. Rindworms are an interesting bunch because they are made up of a number ... READ MORE
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Perilla mint (perilla frutescnes) aka Beefstakeplant is a toxic weed that typically grows in shady, to partially shaded areas, damp spots, woodland edges, and fence-lines of pastures in the Southeast. Positive identification of this ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureBiology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Webinar February 6 at 10 A.M. CST Bermudagrass stem maggot, a new invasive pest, has been found across much of the Southeast. First identified in Georgia in 2010, bermudagrass stem maggot ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureOne of the challenges for both land owners and farmers is making farm land rental agreements which are fair for both parties. Farm leases are private agreements between farmers and land owners, so very little information is available to assist ... READ MORE
Category: AgriculturePigeon Fever in Florida's Horses (VM185) For the first time in recent history, Florida is seeing a large number of cases of pigeon fever in horses. As of June 2012, the state is reporting over 60 suspected equine cases in Okaloosa, Walton, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureBy: Nicholas S. Dufault, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Florida This year rainfall returned to most of Florida’s peanut production areas through afternoon showers and tropical systems Debra and Isaac. The increase in moisture ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture2012 Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Sign-up Period: July 31, through August 28, 2012 A Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program is currently being offered to eligible non-industrial private landowners by the Florida Forest Service (FFS) ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureA new exotic pest, commonly called the Kudzu Bug, was found in Georgia during autumn 2009. The population has increased and spread since its discovery. As of July 2012, it has been confirmed in eight southeastern states, including ... READ MORE
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