A new invasive insect pest, the pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei Brookes), has recently been detected in Florida and is causing concern for pasture, hay, turfgrass, and sugarcane producers. This pest has already been associated with ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
The Quinceys: Established in 1965, Quincey Farms II is an 800-acre operation outside of Trenton, Florida that has been passed from father to sons. The Quincey brothers, Zane and Kelly, have recently taken over for their father but have continued ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
A new high yielding and disease resistant peanut variety was released in January 2024 by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Marianna, Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
By Marie Arick UF/IFAS Extension Liberty County In these unusual times, embracing World Heart Day this September 29th could be more important than ever! The World Heart Federation uses this date to educate the world regarding cardiovascular ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeBluebirds are very energetic birds. If you enjoy watching wildlife in your yard, now is a fantastic time to put up a few bluebird houses. You might gain hours of entertainment watching all the hard work these small birds put into gathering materials ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesAmericans purchased approximately 30 million live Christmas trees last year. If you plan to have a live tree this winter, and you’re wondering what you could do with your tree once it has finished its role as holiday decoration in your home, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesIf you think you’d prefer a world without bats, we present to you three reasons to reconsider. Most negative stereotypes about bats are untrue. The reality is that bats benefit us in numerous ways. Here are a few facts that may convince ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesA “Gardening for Pollinator Conservation” Workshop will take place Thursday, October 13, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy. Pollinators are important in conserving native plants, ensuring a plentiful ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesBats typically sleep during the day in natural structures such as trees and caves. In areas with few natural roost structures, bats may instead choose to spend their days in buildings. Bats are beneficial because each bat consumes ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesPrunus species require the accumulation of cold winter temperatures to allow for normal bud development and budbreak in the spring. Traditional temperate zone peach and nectarine cultivars require 800 to 1200 hours of cumulative hourly temperatures ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture