Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 1000, the Nutrient Application Rates bill, which takes effect July 1st. See the details. In late 2021, citrus growers started to voice their displeasure [...]
Explore what the UF/IFAS experts say about protecting citrus tree roots with physical barriers for optimal tree health. Florida citrus trees are under attack on many fronts, and a [...]
Read about the research that has been ongoing into the viability of tea as an alternative crop in The Sunshine State. Florida has hundreds of crops that grow well [...]
See the results of research into flooded crop mitigation that could be a solution for Florida farmers dealing with flooded fields. Flooded fields are a common problem for Florida [...]
Learn what to look for when scouting for cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV), the newest cucurbit disease. Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) was first detected in California in 2019 [...]
See the results of an oak mulch study on the impact of using the mulch to improve soil and tree health in the era of citrus greening. There have [...]
Florida’s brutal summers present unique challenges for cattle ranchers; take steps to counteract these challenges for your beef herd. Florida’s hot and rainy summers bring unique challenges—including bugs—for Florida [...]
See the advantages and disadvantages of the three different methods utilized to grow tomatoes commercially. There are three different options used to grow tomatoes commercially, with some options allowing [...]
See the details of how a Pasture Condition Score Sheet can be used to measure your management efforts for boosting pasture productivity. In one of our recent blogs, we [...]
See options for measuring forage productivity to gauge the effects of management practices and document a return on your investment. Measuring forage productivity is an important tool in managing [...]
A slew of organizations are working together start a propagation program that will provide HLB-tolerant citrus trees. A number of organizations are working together to make a propagation program that [...]
As Hurricane Season is upon us, see recommendations for preparing your ag or livestock operation for a hurricane. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average hurricane [...]
See updates for peppers concerning the current market and production from a member of the industry. In a recent interview, pepper grower Neil Mazal, with East Coast Farms and [...]
A recent event drew many from Florida agriculture looking to learn about the benefits of bamboo of as an alternative crop. Florida growers gathered recently in Lake Placid to [...]
Florida watermelon growers are urged by a UF/IFAS Extension agent to utilize preventative sprays to combat rindworm in watermelon. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) [...]
Explore current updates for watermelon diseases thus far in the Florida season for North Florida. Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, Bob Hochmuth, shared updates on the [...]
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up in June; register now! Pre-register by June 6th to attend the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and [...]
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for information for preparing and planting cover crops in the Florida citrus grove. Cover crops are well-known for their effectiveness in improving [...]
Researchers in a collaborative effort are working on a new possible option for combating citrus greening. A collaborative research project between the Gupta laboratory, the New Mexico Consortium (NMC), and the Stover laboratory [...]
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s April board of directors meeting showed the foundation’s commitment to fighting citrus greening. The sentiment by Florida citrus growers attending the Citrus Research [...]
