Many organic vegetable growers find weed control a problem. There are few registered organic herbicides and many are not very effective and are expensive. One chemical that has been discussed as an organic herbicide is acetic acid –… Read More
Covid-19 has caused the cancellation of the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute. Citrus Greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) continues to impact all citrus production areas of Florida. The 2020 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is an opportunity for Florida citrus growers… Read More
What should you do to try and revive a citrus tree affected with HLB/Greening? Researchers at UF/IFAS wanted to know if hard pruning and fertilizing would bring HLB-affected trees back into production. HLB kills the roots in citrus… Read More
The southern highbush blueberry was bred from native blueberries and northern highbush blueberries by UF researchers to produce low-chill high-quality blueberries. Now researchers are going back to our native blueberries for another reason – tree form blueberries. Vaccinium… Read More
As a livestock agent with UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, I field a lot of questions about pasture weeds. Our warm climate and long growing season leave Florida pastures vulnerable to both native and invasive weed species. In fact,… Read More
Declining Citrus with Greening People often ask me what they can do with their declining citrus to make them productive again. There are numerous diseases that cause citrus to decline, with the latest being citrus greening. Greening is… Read More
The Lake County 4-H Program uses a variety of approaches to provide educational experiences for youth, one of those experiences is the 4-H Lake County Council. Officers in the 4-H Lake County Council are elected 4-H members who… Read More
Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. Youth… Read More
Summer is here! While children look forward to being out of school, parents are left grasping for ways to keep their children occupied. Summer activity expenses can quickly add up but there are plenty of free or inexpensive… Read More
Written by: Lusia Ortiz, FCS Intern Back to school does not only involve meeting the teacher, shopping for clothes and school supplies, it also includes planning and making nutritious meals and snacks. With the new academic school year… Read More
