Stop Plant Disease Before it Starts

Perhaps the most common source of plant problems will be in the form of plant pathogens that cause diseases. In the vast majority of cases plant diseases cannot be readily cured, rather they must be… Read More
by Mark Bailey
Posted: August 8, 2020
Perhaps the most common source of plant problems will be in the form of plant pathogens that cause diseases. In the vast majority of cases plant diseases cannot be readily cured, rather they must be… Read More
by Mark Bailey
Posted: July 8, 2020
A garden often succeeds or fails before the first seed is planted. Many would-be gardeners have struggled for years or decades with unproductive gardens in Florida without realizing they hold all the keys to success…. Read More
Category: Agriculture
Tags: fertilizers, food, fruit, garden, organic, seed, soil, sustainable, vegetables
by Mark Bailey
Posted: May 8, 2020
Do you have a recipe for a spectacular pie or cake? Want to make some money? The cottage food law in Florida can help make that happen. Cottage foods are essentially foods you can make… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: food, food system, foods, income, kitchen, local, market, money, organic
by Mark Bailey
Posted: March 4, 2020
The word “organic” can mean a lot of different things depending upon who you ask. For many it might simply be defined as food that is produced naturally or without using pesticides. The United States… Read More
by Mark Bailey
Posted: February 1, 2020
The biggest mistakes made in a garden often happen before the first seed is planted. Many would-be gardeners have struggled for years or decades with unproductive gardens in Florida without realizing they hold all the… Read More
by Lynda Spence
Posted: January 23, 2019
One of the best ways to efficiently spend your food dollars is to meal plan. Some households do this one week at a time and others plan on a monthly basis. No matter the frequency,… Read More
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: food, grocery, healthy eating, Lynda Spence, meal planning, Spence, spending
by David Holmes
Posted: January 10, 2019
Recently the weather was warm enough for lunch on the patio and as we ate one of our guests remarked about how many birds he was observing in our backyard. It’s always good to have… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: bird bath, birdbath, Cover, feeding station, food, Habitat, landscape, nesting, shrubs, trees, water, wildlife
by Mark Bailey
Posted: October 23, 2018
As the weather begins to cool down in the fall, this is the signal it’s time to start your winter vegetable garden. The first thing you want to do is consider where you want to… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: agriculture, Florida, food, irrigation, planting seeds, seedling, sustainable, varieties, water
by Nancy Gal
Posted: February 9, 2018
If you follow recent food and cooking trends, you will notice particular vegetables seem to get the spotlight more than others. But when it comes to vegetables, variety is key to getting different nutrients into… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: carrot, eating, food, Gal, healthy, nutrients, nutrition, root, vegetables
Posted: January 5, 2018
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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bainum, conservation, cool season, crops, deer plots, food, food plots, food production, game, grains, grasses, legumes, plots, ranch, vegetation, wildlife
Contact Webteam | © 2021 | All Rights Reserved · Global Posts
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida
P.O. Box 110180 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180 | Phone: (352) 392-1761
This page uses Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy) | Policies: UF Privacy | SSN Privacy | IFAS Web Policy | EOI Statement | Log in