Ragweed Ragweed is an erect, branching summer annual that is native to Florida and found extensively in disturbed areas, such as road sides, fields, orchards, and waste places. It producers thousands of seeds per plant and is an… Read More
Arrowleaf Sida Arrowleaf Sida, sometimes referred to as Teaweed, is an erect growing plant with smooth stems that seldom branch, broad lance-shaped leaves, and a toothed leaf margin. Flowers are generally yellow to yellow-orange. Arrowleaf sida can be… Read More
Chinese Tallow Chinese tallow is an invasive plant originally introduced in Florida as a landscape plant. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall and is found in almost every county in Florida. … Read More
Broomsedge Broomsedge goes by many names, and a common misconception is that it is an indicator of low soil pH. In actuality, there are several species of this plant, and while some may favor low soil pH, others… Read More
Chickweed Chickweed is a winter annual that can be found in disturbed areas in both sunny and shady spots. The plant reproduces by seed dispersal in spring and germination in the fall, and seed may stay viable for… Read More
Most of us grew up being told that carrots were good for you, and as we now know, that couldn’t be more true! Many vegetables pack a dense shot of nutrition and carrots are no exception. Health Benefits… Read More
Fireweed Fireweed is a native Florida plant that is a common problem during winter months in areas of bare ground (such as feed/watering areas, or shaded areas under trees). This plant has stinging hairs that embed themselves in… Read More
Please join us for the 2018 Spring Cattlemen Series The Spring Cattlemen Series is a three part series covering cattle management and handling, cattle nutrition, and herd health. Each meeting will begin at 6pm at the UF/IFAS Suwannee… Read More
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the coordinated use of pest and environmental information with available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people,… Read More
Epiphyte or Parasite Spanish moss is an air plant or epiphyte. These plants can pull moisture from the air. Pineapples could also survive on trees, but for ease of harvesting they are grown in the ground. They both… Read More
