Friday Feature:  100 Year History of UF/IFAS NFREC

Friday Feature: 100 Year History of UF/IFAS NFREC

Back in October 2021, the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) celebrated their 100th anniversary.  On October 1, we shared an article with their history: Celebrating a Century of Service to the Agriculture Industry.  In addition to the article there...
Know the Signs of Botulisim in Horses

Know the Signs of Botulisim in Horses

Dr. Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine You may have heard about several suspected cases of botulism in Central Florida horses this spring.  Thankfully, this deadly disease is considered rare in the Southeastern United...
Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Licensing: FAQs

Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Licensing: FAQs

  After each pesticide training or production meeting where CEUs are offered, I am always surprised to learn that many of the applicators are unfamiliar with the pesticide licensing process and how to keep their licenses current. The purpose of this article is to...
March 2022 Weather Summary and Planting Season Outlook

March 2022 Weather Summary and Planting Season Outlook

Rainfall If you read Winter 2021-22 Weather Summary and Spring 2022 Drought Outlook, you know that  the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) was expecting warm and dry conditions in March.  Looking at the March CPC outlook (right) you can see their prediction. They were...
2022 Watermelon Update #4 – April 4

2022 Watermelon Update #4 – April 4

Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...