by Scott Jackson | May 2, 2014
Drenching rains brought unwelcome amounts of water to Northwest Florida this week. Many fish ponds received an overabundance of stormwater, pushing levels above drains, dams and levees. If your dam or pond needs repair after the storm, now is a good opportunity to...
by Mark Mauldin | Mar 14, 2014
To the chagrin of hunters across the Panhandle, deer season has drawn to a close. As the days lengthen and temperatures begin to climb many of the area’s outdoorsmen (and women) shift their efforts to pursuits of a more aquatic nature on the gulf or any of the...
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 Cheryl Mackowiak | Dec 6, 2013
The use of cover crops is gaining popularity with conventional, sustainable, and organic growers. The number of research publications on this topic has sky-rocketed. There is a real opportunity for vegetable growers to benefit from cover crop techniques. Cover crops...
by Judy Biss | Nov 1, 2013
Each of Florida’s seasons is characterized by a variety of amazing wildlife activities. Below is a list of some notable native wildlife behaviors occurring in November and December around Florida. This information and more can be found at the following University of...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 25, 2013
Holly Ober, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Specialist Eleven different species of bats live in north Florida year-round. These bats are voracious feeders. During spring, females with young can eat nearly their entire body weight each night. Their food...
