Each March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide. From the classroom, to the farm, to the boardroom, women are helping pave the way for a better agricultural future. As an example, I would like to share some positive… Read More
Do you know? Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). As part of ASAP, March 4 -10, 2018 has… Read More
Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) is caused by the Rose Rosette Virus (RRV) and spread by eriophyid mite (Phyllocoptes fructiphilus), Wild and ornamental rose species and cultivars are susceptible to this disease. And it has been spreading through much… Read More
When hurricane Irma hit South Florida on September 10, we did not know what to expect. After the devastation, many of us suffered loss of power, damage to buildings, and lots of tree damage. How much tree canopy… Read More
Thrips: most common insects Thrips are the most common insects in almost all plants in South Florida. Western flower thrips and common blossom thrips are vectors for tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV). As a consequence, the incidence of TCSV… Read More
Squash crown rot disease is the most common problem for growers. To help growers with pest management, scientists at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) set up field trials. Field day for vegetable growers is an… Read More
Watching out for late blight disease on tomato plants in Miami-Dade County is critically important! An outbreak of late blight disease on tomato could be a critical concern because of the low temperature and high humidity. Up to… Read More
The Census of Agriculture conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census, to be mailed at the end of this year, is a complete count of all U.S…. Read More
Have you ever seen a beautiful landscape design and wonder, where do they purchase all those plants? Are they grown locally? and Where can I meet growers in South Florida? If you live or visit South Florida, you… Read More
Miami-Dade Extension Newsletter Winter 2017-2018 Letter from the Editor Dear Friends of Extension, As the calendar turns to reveal a new year, it is natural to reflect on the year that was and to look forward… Read More
