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 aggressive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseArrowleaf 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseChinese 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. Seed is transported by bird ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseBroomsedge 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 do not. Broomsedge is a weedy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseChickweed 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 up to 10 years. Chickweed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseFireweed 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 the skin, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
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 County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
There are three purposes to lime ponds: Increase the availability of nutrients Increase pH and the capacity to buffer against pH fluctuations Sterilize ponds before stocking Nutrient Availability Phytoplankton are the base of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterBlack Cherry is common across the southern half of the United States. Mature trees span from 50 to 90 feet tall with an oval silhouette shape, and low branches that normally droop to the ground. This native tree is commonly used ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Introduction Bull selection contributes more genetic impact in a beef herd than any other practice and can be an important tool in long term herd management and improvement if utilized to its full extent. Conversely, repeated use of poor quality ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock