Controlling Pocket Gophers in Hay Fields
The Southeastern Pocket Gopher, Geomys pinetis, sometimes called "Sandy-Mounders," is a native rodent wildlife species in most of Florida, Southern Alabama, and Southern Georgia. They are typically found in fields with sandy, well-drained soils that are fairly...
Managing Dung Beetles to Enhance Cattle Production
Authors: Derrick Conover, and Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Throughout the world, dung beetles are important beneficial insects to cattle pasture ecosystems, as they support the processing and removal of livestock waste. With...
Permit Required for AgLogic Nematicide Use in Cotton and Peanuts
Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent, and Zane Grabau, UF/IFAS Nematologist Newly registered for Florida, AgLogic 15GG (gypsum formulation) is a granular nematicide available for use in Florida cotton and peanut. The active ingredient in this product is aldicarb,...
Weed of the Week: Spiderwort
Found across the eastern half of the United States, Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis Raf.) is a perennial species with fleshy stems and long grass-like leaves. Known to some as "Free From God Flowers" due to its purple flower clusters, it is not such a blessing to...
Cotton Marketing News: Pulling the Trigger on the 2018 Crop
When deer hunting, I am often guilty of waiting and waiting and waiting on something better—often even turning down the opportunity to take a doe, in hopes that something bigger comes along. I too often end up waiting too long and all the deer just disappear and I...
UF Study Indicates Florida Consumers are Willing to Pay More for Locally Grown Ornamental Plants
Caroline Roper, Communications Specialist, Mid-Florida REC - Apopka Florida consumers see value in and are willing to pay more for locally-grown products, especially when it comes to landscape and ornamental plants, according to a new study conducted by University of...
Friday Feature: Celebrating 100 Years of John Deere Tractors
This week's featured video was produced by John Deere to celebrate their century of farm equipment manufacturing. On March 14, 1918, John Deere purchased the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company that manufactured the Waterloo Boy Tractor. This video highlights a few of...
Alternative Rose Options for Florida Nurseries
Today in the nursery trade, when you think of roses, your mind inevitably turns to the ‘Knockout’ rose and its offspring. That’s fine, there’s nothing wrong with ‘Knockout’ roses, it makes a great ornamental landscape plant, and it’s easy to propagate. With all the...
Enhanced Florida Hay Supplier Website Offers Free Advertising for Hay Producers
Chris Denmark and Emily Hetherington, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’(FDACS) Division of Marketing and Development has redesigned the Hay...
Highlights & Presentations from the 2018 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course
This year’s Panhandle Row Crop Short Course took place on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Extension Specialists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama spoke to attendees providing production recommendations and various management tips for row crops farmers. Continuing education...