Papaya Fruit Fly Pest!

Papaya fruit production can be destroyed by this pest, the papaya fruit fly (Toxotrypana curvicauda). Papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit has a tender skin when the fruit is young. The tenderness is perfect for the… Read More
by Lisa Hickey
Posted: September 25, 2020
Papaya fruit production can be destroyed by this pest, the papaya fruit fly (Toxotrypana curvicauda). Papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit has a tender skin when the fruit is young. The tenderness is perfect for the… Read More
by Wael Elwakil
Posted: September 14, 2020
Dear Manatee County Plant Exhibitors, I wanted to share some information with you on the plant project this year. The Plant Project is a program for our youth to experience a simulated plant nursery production… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: events, FFA, Plant project, upcoming events
by Nelly Nelson
Posted: August 5, 2020
As a parent, keeping kids safe is our top priority when our children return to school. This year will be very different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The thought of how the schools, administrators… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Tags: mental health, new school year
by Nelly Nelson
Posted: May 18, 2020
With classrooms being cleared out to support social distancing, parents everywhere are left to handle their kids’ education. Some families are having an easier time than others, but overall, this is a challenge that few… Read More
by Nelly Nelson
Posted: May 15, 2020
During the arrival of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), a lot of us employees approached the “stay at home” order and the new norm of working from home as encouragement to decrease the curve and the spread of… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: parenting tips, work life
Posted: April 21, 2020
In this time of social distancing, we are all spending more time at home. This ‘extra’ time has encouraged many folks to re-evaluate the current state of their home garden. Whether you are an avid… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: backyard gardening, gardening with kids, peaceful gardening, vegetables
by Gail Somodi
Posted: March 25, 2020
The 59th annual land judging competition sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District was held in late February at the Quattlebaum House at the Manatee County Water Treatment Plant. More than fifty… Read More
by Nick Place
Posted: March 15, 2020
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic
by Gail Somodi
Posted: November 13, 2019
Manatee County students in grades six through 12 were eligible to compete in the annual Farm City Week Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District speech contest on November 12th. http://manateeriverswcd.com/ Designed to develop leadership through… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Conservation, Soil and Water Conservation District, speech contest
Posted: September 13, 2019
Manatee County has a rich history in celebrating Farm City Week. Each year this week is filled with agricultural events and celebrations for the community to enjoy. One unique event is the Manatee County Farm… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christa Kirby, IFAS, Livestock, manatee county, pasture, UF
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