by Judy Biss | Sep 28, 2012
Rob Trawick, Jackson County Horticulture Agent Cogongrass (imperata cylindrical), initially, was accidently introduced near Grand Bay, AL in approximately 1911. Seed in packing materials from Japan made its way into the environment. Purposeful expansion followed...
by Judy Biss | Sep 21, 2012
At the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Southern Region in Destin, Florida, July 30, 2012 Marcus Edwards of the Sawdust Community in Gadsden County was inducted into the NACD Hall of Fame. Marcus was born September 4, 1934 in...
by Judy Biss | Aug 22, 2012
Submitted by Rance Ellis, FDACS, North Florida Field Staff, BMP Program. Florida law provides a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards to producers who enroll in and implement best management practices (BMPs) adopted by the Florida Department of...
by Judy Biss | Aug 16, 2012
For about the last year there has been a staff vacancy for the BMP field representative in the North Florida area. Rance Ellis has been hired by FDACS to fill this position. Rance comes from Central Florida where he worked as the field representative for FDACS through...
by Judy Biss | Aug 16, 2012
Coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata) is an invasive non-native plant, introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. It is now found growing in hardwood hammocks and other moist woodlands of both wild and grazing lands. In addition to overtaking...
