It’s difficult to believe that our state tree, Sabal palmetto, is presenting some difficulties. For me, Sabals are a bullet proof plant, until recently… What is the culprit? Lethal bronzing disease (LBD)! It used to be called Texas… Read More
Funding for COVID-19 Information regarding funding programs. As of today, there have been no announced programs from the USDA for losses from COVID-19. Payment Protection Program (PPP): This loan, based on payroll, will be accepting applications beginning tomorrow…. Read More
I received some questions from growers about agriculture compliance during Coronavirus pandemic As today, April 2 of 2020. I summarized the following information Coronavirus Emergency Order 07-20 Businesses Essential Businesses which may remain open Below is a fraction… Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Farmers This is a summary of what has been released so far. In this post we covered sections of: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Assistance to Individuals, Families and Businesses Families First Coronavirus Response Act… Read More
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 UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
The Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM), Aceria litchii, was found in a backyard lychee tree in the northern portion of Miami-Dade County, FL in February 2020. LEM was previously found in Lee County on Pine Island in February 2018,… Read More
How Can a Cold Event Affect your Ornamental Plant in South Florida? Miami-Dade County is known for its warm weather which allows a huge variety of sub-tropical and tropical foliage plants to thrive. What Could Happen to your… Read More
Incidence of Red Node Disease Miami-Dade is ranked the number one county growing beans in both the Florida state and accross the country. More than 11,000 acres per year were grown in the field. However, a severe outbreak… Read More
The carambola, Averrhoa carambola, is an easily managed tropical fruit tree that can often push out two full crops of fruit per year without skipping a beat. The two crops usually come between the months of June through… Read More
What is a Weed? There are many definitions for the term, and the matter is rather subjective. A universally accepted definition is that a weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. They may be… Read More
