Fusiform Rust-A Major Pine Disease

Fusiform Rust-A Major Pine Disease

Fusiform Rust (Cronarium quercuum f sp. fusiforme) is by far one of the worst diseases affecting southern pine species. A fungal rust disease with a complex life cycle and ability to infect trees at all stages of development; this disease is something you do not want...
Friday Feature:  Jackson County Forest Industry Tour Highlights

Friday Feature: Jackson County Forest Industry Tour Highlights

Every October, the Florida Forestry Association (the other FFA) celebrates Florida Forests Week as a time to promote the timber industry in the state!  This year, Florida Forest Week was October 22-28.  In Jackson County, a tour was organized by John Alter, Malone,...
Land Management to Enhance Wild Turkey in the Panhandle

Land Management to Enhance Wild Turkey in the Panhandle

Many of us are still surprised when a wild turkey is beside the road or off in a distant field.  It is a wonderful sight to see a flock of turkeys slowly working their way across an open expanse.  Most often what you see are hens and juveniles.  Poults are young ones...
Friday Feature:  How to Enroll in the Florida Ag BMP Program

Friday Feature: How to Enroll in the Florida Ag BMP Program

This week’s featured video was produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Office of Ag Water Policy to answer a basic question, “How to Enroll in the Ag BMP Program?”  The video outlines the three basic steps of enrollment into Florida...