by Xavier Martini | Aug 9, 2019
Xavier Martini, Russ Mizell, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology department, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL, and Lauren Diepenbrock, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL Citrus...
by Ray Bodrey | Aug 2, 2019
Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens) is one of the most concerning weeds in Florida, and has become a significant weed problem in the Panhandle. This weed’s favorite habitat is in or near ponds and ditches, but will spread across lawns, turf fields, and pastures. A native...
by Matt Lollar | Jul 19, 2019
Now that the summer heat is bearing down on us, it’s time to start thinking of October. That’s right, I said October. When we think about October, we think about cooler days, fall harvests, and Halloween. Unfortunately, the typical jack-o’-lantern...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
Florida Forest Service Press Release, July 8, 2019 Contact: Joe Zwierzchowski (850) 206-2675 Twitter: @FLForestService @FFS_Blackwater The Florida Forest Service announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists is investigating a new “ingredient” for use in vaccinating cattle against Johne’s disease (pronounced Yo Knees), a chronic...
by Nicholas Dufault | Jun 28, 2019
The peanut field conditions have gone from hot and dry in early June to a mix of wet and dry at the end of the month across much of Florida’s peanut production area (Figure 1). The crop was definitely stressed by the drought and heat with Aspergillus crown rot...
