by mutrimermorata | Jun 14, 2024
UF/IFAS Extension is pleased to announce Murilo Morata as the new Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Escambia County. Originally from São Carlos, Brazil, Murilo holds a bachelor’s degree in Agronomic Engineering from the State University of São...
by external | Jun 14, 2024
What does it take to conduct a prescribed burn? What fundamentals are necessary to complete a prescribed burn safely? These questions and many others will be discussed through topics of the Prescribed Burning Basics Workshop, sponsored by the Northwest Florida...
by Molly Jameson | Feb 9, 2024
A disconcerting revelation has emerged concerning the Yellow-Legged Hornet, the so-called “murder hornet’s cousin” in Savannah, Georgia, officially identified as Vespa velutina by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in August 2023,...
by Robbie Jones | Nov 17, 2023
Weeds are always a concern for pastures and hay fields. However, some of these weeds can be toxic to livestock. There are some fall and winter weeds livestock producers should be aware of and look out for. This especially becomes an issue when we experience drought...
by Xavier Martini | Nov 17, 2023
Jessica Griesheimer, PhD Student, Xavier Martini, Entomology Specialist, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy Air Potato Vine, Dioscorea bulbifera, is a perennial invasive vine found throughout the Southeastern United States. Infestations are commonly...
by Mark Mauldin | Oct 13, 2023
Without question, Cogongrass is the most troublesome invasive plant that I (and my clients) deal with. Here in Northwest Florida, we have a lot of it, and it is very difficult to manage. It has been my observation that the difficulty of management and limited early...
