Ray Bodrey
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Date registered: February 16, 2016
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Gulf County Extension Director, Agent II
Agriculture & Natural Resource, Horticulture, Sea Grant
Latest posts
- Panhandle Beekeeping Activities Ramping Up for the New Season — February 23, 2018
- Land Clearing Can Lure Ambrosia Beetles — December 1, 2017
- Cogongrass Spreading in the Panhandle — June 23, 2017
- Winter Management Reminders for Panhandle Beekeepers — January 20, 2017
- Perennial Peanut, A Great Choice for Panhandle Pastures and Landscapes — September 16, 2016
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With Tupelo season approaching in the next couple of months, February and March is a great time for closer observation and management of honey bee hives. For overall management during late winter – early spring, it’s important to continue feeding colonies, especially if the colony is light or weak. Strong colonies tend to expand during …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2018/02/23/panhandle-beekeeping-activities-ramping-up-for-the-new-season/
Questions come into the Extension Office from time to time about why sawdust is accumulating around remaining trees on recently cleared or developed tracks of forested land. The sawdust is more than likely a sign that ambrosia beetles are on the offensive.
The ambrosia beetle, Platypus spp., is a member of a large family of …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/12/01/land-clearing-can-lure-ambrosia-beetles/
A recent increase in the spread of cogongrass has landowners scrambling to find ways to stop this invasive plant. There are ways to combat cogongrass, with positive identification and persistent treatment being paramount.
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is found all over the world. In the U.S, it is primarily found in the southeast. Cogongrass was purposely …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/06/23/cogongrass-on-the-move-in-the-panhandle/
January and February are pivotal months for area beekeepers. Although our warm climate is great for beekeeping, there are a few things to keep in mind while managing bee colonies this time of year.
For general management, it’s important to feed colonies in January and February, especially if the colony seems light. It’s also a …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/01/20/winter-management-reminders-for-panhandle-beekeepers/
Driving through rural parts of the Panhandle this time of year, one will find pastures with thick green canopies, exploding with the yellow-gold flowers. Perennial peanut is in bloom. This is a highly nutritional forage option for livestock, but also makes for a beautiful urban groundcover.
Perennial Peanut was introduced from Brazil in the mid 1930’s. …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/09/16/perennial-peanut-a-great-choice-for-panhandle-pastures-and-landscapes/
Florida’s citrus producers, as well as backyard growers have battled detrimental issues like hard freezes and storm damage over the years. However, in recent years, emergent bacterial diseases known as citrus canker and citrus greening have been devastating Florida’s citrus crops. Although these diseases are not yet a major issue in the Panhandle, it’s important …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/08/05/panhandle-citrus-producers-need-to-symptoms-of-canker-and-greening/
Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS Gulf County Extension Director & Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Holmes County Extension Director
A sudden, fierce attack of armyworms is currently underway on Panhandle forages. Livestock and hay producers should be on the lookout for this pest. Recently, cases of infested pastures have been identified in multiple counties across …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/07/29/armyworms-wreaking-havoc-on-north-florida-forages/
It’s harvest time for many choice honey crops. That means it’s also time to plan for hive maintenance concerning next year’s harvest.
Summer is great time for hive maintenance, as there are limited active pollen producing plants. So, honey production will be at a minimum. Therefore, integrated pest management is a top priority. Beware, Varroa …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/06/10/summer-hive-management-for-panhandle-beekeepers/
Florida is home to literally thousands of ponds, some natural, some man made. Most of these ponds are used solely for recreation. However, some ponds are used for farming needs, whether for irrigation or livestock purposes. In either case, ponds can provide excellent fishing environments, if managed properly.
A good philosophy to have when thinking …
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Permanent link to this article: http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/03/11/hook-line-sinker-approach-to-pond-management/
