A weed is simply a plant growing where it is not welcome. Weeds can cause a decline in the aesthetic quality of a lawn or they might severely damage the yield potential of an economically important crop. Some weeds may even pose a health risk ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Home Landscapes
If you want your grass to grow greener, your trees to grow taller, or have a bumper crop of vegetables, then you might want to know as much as you can about soil. Florida soils are often sandy and nutrient-poor which require knowledge, patience, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Home Landscapes
Peach trees produce more flowers than the tree can bring to full size fruit. Only about 5% of flowers are required to set for a commercial crop. Flower or young fruit thinning is required to get larger fruit. Fruit number is reduced, but the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Fruit trees are usually a grafted combination of rootstock and top, or scion, that provides the fruit quality desired on a rootstock that will grow well in specific environments and provide certain qualities to the total plant. In citrus, rootstocks ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Even though horses are faster, stronger, and more competitive (as a whole) than at any other time in history, equine reproductive efficiency is the lowest of all domestic animals. For owners and managers whose primary concern is “settling” ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, LivestockFor the first time in several years we have seen freezing temperatures here in central Florida and will likely see more of them before spring gets here. The cold temperatures can burn back some of our favorite plants and yet help ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
“What is causing these large mounds of dirt in my pasture and how do I get rid of them? One of my yearlings stepped in one of the holes and twisted her ankle. I’ve tried dragging the pasture, but the mounds seem to come back overnight and ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Florida’s ranches are home to more than just the intended livestock, a lot of endangered species seek shelter and food amongst these lands. A lot of these animals act as keystone species and their protection is vital to the overall eco system ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The New Year provides a natural break and is a good time for reflection and goal setting. What have you accomplished in the past year and will these items be continued? Are there new habits or goals you wish to pursue in the year to come? Planning, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn