Take-all root rot is a disease that often affects our Florida lawns this time of year. Rainy weather can trigger this disease. The name take-all is descriptive in that this native soil-borne fungus, Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis, ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseDo you have azaleas or camellias with leaves that are thickened, curled and waxy in appearance? This is fairly common this year and is caused by a fungus. Exobasidium vaccinii is a fungus that causes leaves, and in some cases flower petals, ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureEastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. EEE most often infects horses but can also infect humans. There is no vaccine for humans and approximately 1/3 of those infected die of the disease. The majority ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture"We have replaced this grass several times over the past few years; and it's dying again." I have heard this complaint too many times this summer. Last summer’s heavy rain, the stress of January’s icy weather, and this year's extended ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureUniversity of Florida researchers maintain a constant vigilance on the potential for mosquito-borne illness concerns. UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory in Vero Beach tracks rainfall, groundwater levels, mosquito abundance, wild ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureRecent reports from the field show it's time to spray soybeans for Asian Soybean Rust, velvetbean, loopers, and other caterpillars. Fall armyworms are still a problem in some fields as well as kudzu bugs. “Fungicides, insecticides and boron ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureLast summer’s heavy rain and the stress of January’s icy weather have contributed to widespread outbreaks of Take-All Root Rot, a soil-inhabiting fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis that causes yellow grass patches ranging in diameter ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureThere are several variables in the vaccination equation: the people, the animals, and the vaccine. All these variables work together to create immunity to diseases in our livestock. With so many variables, things can sometimes go wrong and ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureVariety selection is critical to achieving high yields, better crop quality, and pest resistance. Soil and environmental factors vary greatly in our country and even the Southeast region. This is why universities perform variety trials at ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureGray Leaf Spot is a common fungal disease of St. Augustinegrass. Recent wet conditions have promoted this disease. This includes high humidity, heavy dews and particularly frequent afternoon and evening rains. The individual spots or lesions ... READ MORE
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