by Doug Mayo | Feb 2, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Alabama Extension to show the results of a Chinese Privet chemical control demonstration. This video shares the results for three techniques used for privet control: foliar (spraying leaves), cut stump, and basal bark...
by Bryan Unruh | Jan 26, 2018
Bryan Unruh, UF/IFAS Turf Specialist Sod production in Florida contributes approximately $300 million to the state’s economy annually. As the economy continues to rebound and new houses are built to accommodate Florida’s population growth, sod will also see an...
by Kalyn Waters | Jan 26, 2018
Chinese Tallow is an invasive tree that is now well established in the Southern United States. It first became a concern in natural areas, due to its invasive nature and adverse effect on native communities of plants. Chinese tallow was first recognized as an issue in...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 26, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Alabama Extension to share the results of a successful project installing a variable rate center pivot irrigation system on a farm. They used a combination of advanced soil mapping and soil moisture sensors to develop...
by Andrea Albertin | Jan 12, 2018
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Office of Energy is currently offering free energy evaluations, along with cost-share funds to increase on-farm energy efficiency for agricultural producers in Florida. This includes all types of...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 15, 2017
The challenges of waste disposal is an area of growing concern in the US, particularly among farmers. The University of Florida is conducting survey research to explore how Florida farmers handle their waste and garbage. The statewide survey will track chemical...
