Blueberries require an acidic soil that may be difficult to maintain with some of our high pH soils and with high pH irrigation water. Researchers in Chile and Spain have similar problems and also must produce organically, which… Read More
Learn about BMPs for citrus nutrition and irrigation, including the latest nutrition research results. Drs. Tripti Vashisth and Davie Kadyampakeni from the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center will provide the latest in nutrition and irrigation research used… Read More
Join us to learn the latest about blueberry pests – insects and diseases, and to practice some hands-on diagnostics. Dr. Oscar Liburd, Dr. Phil Harmon and Dr. Carrie Harmon will talk about the pests and how to control… Read More
Do you want to know the latest forecast for your crops? There are many sources for information. The National Weather Service (NWS) provides data for your specific location. You just have to enter in the city to get… Read More
The 4-H Lake County Council worked tirelessly this Monday to provide Lake County 4-H members with an awesome holiday extravaganza. The 2018-2019 Lake County 4-H theme is: 4-H Around the World and will provide information pertaining to other… Read More
In the 2017-2018 year, over 100 youth participated in the poultry project in Lake County 4-H. Youth involved in the poultry project gain valuable life skills that will help them become successful, contributing members of society. Responsibility Responsibility… Read More
The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults within the farming community were not educated regarding new agricultural development in the late 1800’s. In fact, many farmers did not want to accept or attempt using new agricultural… Read More
The Kick-Off party was a lot of fun. There were nine clubs with booths, each club represented a different country that fit with the 4-H theme for the year “4-H Around the World.” Each club showcased the unique… Read More
Do you have an old citrus grove that is no longer productive but you would like to keep your agricultural tax exemption? Agricultural tax exemptions are only provided to working agricultural enterprises and many old groves may no… Read More
Do your peach trees have some gummy looking sap exuding from the trunk? Gummosis is the term for the symptom of gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches. It is not that unusual and can have several… Read More
