by Michael Donahoe | Jan 31, 2014
Temperature extremes, like the unusually cold weather we have been experiencing across North Florida this winter, can have an adverse affect on many pesticide products if they are not stored properly. Exposure to extreme temperatures can decrease the effectiveness and...
by Judy Biss | Jan 25, 2014
During these icy, north Florida winters, you’re probably not thinking much about what needs to be done in your pond! Aquatic plants have become mostly dormant, fish feeding has slowed down, and irrigation needs are usually reduced as well. If you’ve had aquatic weed...
by Peter C. Andersen | Jan 17, 2014
The American chestnut (Casteneae dentata) was once the most dominant hardwood species in North America until the introduction of the Chestnut Blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) which ultimately destroyed over 3 billion trees. The first European settlers found...
by Judy Biss | Jan 11, 2014
Truly amazing things can happen in the span of 100 years. In this day and age, however, where everything is expected to be “bigger-better-faster,” accomplishments over a 100 year time-span are often overlooked as only a “drop in the bucket” as they say. Let’s slow...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 11, 2014
In March of 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cattle Identification rules were implemented requiring all cattle 18 months old or older be identified for interstate (across state line)...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 3, 2014
It is the time of year when land owners and farmers negotiate lease agreements for the crop year ahead. One of the toughest parts of negotiation is having a handle on what is a fair price. The USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) does an annual survey...
