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February 21, 2024

Florada Friendly Features: Imposter Pitch Apple?

Introduction I try to eat fish several times during the week. Many organizations have recommended eating seafood twice a week. For example, the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults eat eight ounces of fish or seafood per week. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/DGA_2020-2025_StartSimple_withMyPlate_English_color.pdf  Seafood includes fish and shellfish, such as salmon, clams, oysters, tuna, snapper, shrimp, crab, and…

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February 20, 2024

Fish and Seafood Safety

I frequently get questions asking, “Why is this turfgrass turning brown?” The quick answer is that it depends, although that alone is not helpful. There are two reasons why turfgrass begins to yellow or get chlorotic, and in some cases continues to a straw or brown appearance. Reason One The first reason is due to…

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February 20, 2024

February 2024 Florida First Detector

Recap of February 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector In this month’s webinar, we talked about plant pathogens. A pathogen is any organism that causes disease. Some pathogens that can impact plants include fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes and more. When we are checking our plants for issues, we look for both signs and symptoms.…

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February 19, 2024

Why Go Med?

When you hear the term “Going Med”, what do you think it means? This term is in reference to following the Mediterranean Diet, which has shown an impact on the prevention and management of several chronic diseases. It’s a way of eating that comes from the foods available and consumed by those living in the…

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February 16, 2024

Lichens on Fruit Trees: Control and Management Strategies

Introduction: Lichens are organisms that often go unnoticed, yet they play a significant role in the ecosystem, including fruit orchards. These symbiotic unions between fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, form crust-like structures on tree bark, providing important ecological services. While lichens are generally harmless, their presence on fruit trees can raise concerns among tree growers.…

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February 16, 2024

Pre-emergence Herbicides- Prevention Better than Cure

Have you ever felt frustrated by seeing weeds growing in your lawn? Every spring, you apply so many gallons of herbicides; the weeds go away briefly, and suddenly, they return. Winter weeds, such as Florida Snow (Florida Pusley), decorate your yard with white flowers. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is better…

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February 15, 2024

Go Red for Women Day: Empowering Hearts Everywhere

In the fight against heart disease, Go Red for Women Day has emerged as a powerful campaign to raise awareness and promote heart health among women. Historically, heart disease has primarily been seen as a “men’s” disease, often overshadowing the reality that women are equally susceptible to its devastating effects. So, let’s look at the misconceptions surrounding…

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February 14, 2024

UF/IFAS study offers critical insights to encourage sustainable agriculture, protect Florida grasslands, wetlands

The term ‘sustainable agriculture’ involves boosting food production while conserving habitats and natural resources and reducing reliance on pesticides and fertilizers. While experts agree there is still much to learn to support its potential, they say sustainable agriculture models could promote food security, regulate climate change, promote biodiversity, improve water quality and more. …

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