Do you love gardening? Have you attended the annual UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/home-lawns-landscapes-and-gardens/master-gardener-mg/plant-and-garden-festival/? Are you interested in learning about lawns, landscapes, gardens and sharing that knowledge… Read More
Though freezing weather isn’t a common occurrence here, it does happen. Here are a few tips on dealing with livestock in colder weather. At the onset of cooler weather, animals feel more frisky and energetic…. Read More
Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes… Read More
Galls can be caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, nematodes and mites. The most common cause of galls is insects. Insect galls occur in many forms, colors and shapes. They may be… Read More
The UF/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka, FL, on February 21st from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll be… Read More
Colleges and Universities are increasing their efforts to recruit and retain underserved audiences such as first generation college student and ethnic minority group and students from working-class families. Many underserved youth are less prepared for college-academically,… Read More
The Value of 4-H Project Record Books Why Record Books? The subject of 4-H record books generally elicits a very positive or a very negative response. Oftentimes it is the adults who value the practice,… Read More
One of the Holiday Traditions is to prepare a Holiday Roast. But how much do you know about your Roast? Here is a little more information on meat fabrication and preparation. When beef, or any… Read More
Citrus greening disease is devastating Florida citrus. This disease is spread by an insect, the Asian Citrus Psyllid. Growers are faced with expensive decisions about spraying pesticides to control the psyllid to reduce the spread… Read More
Blueberries prefer a low soil pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Growers add pine bark fines to the soil to reduce soil pH and increase organic matter, but how else can you reduce soil pH? You… Read More
