Ed Borgato is the New UF/IFAS Weed Scientist in West Florida

Ed Borgato is the New UF/IFAS Weed Scientist in West Florida

Dr. Ednaldo (Ed) Borgato joined UF/IFAS as the new Weed Scientist, at the West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), near Jay, Florida. Ed earned his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and master’s degree in Weed Science from the University of Sao...
To Control or Not to Control Winter Weeds?

To Control or Not to Control Winter Weeds?

While it may still be quite warm outside, it’s November.  Summer is gone and with it our opportunity to efficiently manage this year’s crop of summer pasture weeds. That, however, is not the case for winter weeds. Now is the time to begin scouting and...
2024 End-of-Season Florida Peanut Disease Notes

2024 End-of-Season Florida Peanut Disease Notes

As we approach the end of the 2024 peanut season, it’s time to reflect on some of the major disease challenges observed this year and how they may impact planning for 2025. Soilborne diseases like white mold (southern stem rot) and Cylindrocladium Black Rot (CBR) as...
Fall is Here – It’s Time to Spray Cogongrass

Fall is Here – It’s Time to Spray Cogongrass

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. With that in mind, I write about cogongrass control with some frequency. If you...