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Weed of the Month: Dollarweed

September 28, 2023
Dollarweed is a very common perennial weed that also goes by the name pennywort. As the name implies, it it about the size of a silver dollar. It also looks just like a mini lily pad – which is appropriate considering how much it likes water. For dollarweed, it’s easy being green and it can…

Meet the New Invasive Species on the Barrier Islands; Cogongrass

September 27, 2023
Miami is ground zero for invasive species in this state.  But the Florida panhandle is no stranger to them.  Where they are dealing with Burmese pythons, melaleuca, and who knows how many different species of lizards – we deal with Chinese tallow, Japanese climbing fern, and lionfish.  The state spends hundreds of thousands of dollars…

Peanut Butter Challenge 2023 – Spread the Word

September 27, 2023
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Peanut. Peanut who? Peanut, butter open the door! During the month of October, we will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from October 1 through the 31st and we are collecting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter in any size. You butter believe that we want to collect…

Do Soldiers Need a Pesticide License?

September 26, 2023
  You may be thinking “I thought only farmers used pesticides, what are you talking about the military for?” Our more frequent readers will already know that pesticides are used for all sorts of things, including mosquito control, rat/rodent control, and a plethora of other pests. So YES, the military uses pesticides to manage pests…

Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural production losses top $78M, UF economists estimate

September 26, 2023
The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program assesses impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Idalia is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of losses fromThe UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program assesses impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Idalia is newly…

Weekly “What is it?”: Succession

September 22, 2023
      Heavy erosion has removed soil from this bluff, which will eventually take down the trees. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension There’s as popular show called Succession on TV these days that has racked up lots of critical acclaim. It can be hard to watch, though, as the characters are mostly unlikable members of…

Genomics: Transforming the Beef Industry

September 21, 2023
By Raluca Mateescu, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida Genomics is the field dedicated to exploring DNA’s structure, function, evolution, and genetic composition in animals. It encompasses the entirety of genes and genetic material present within an organism or cell. Within the beef industry, genomic technologies have captured the attention of producers and attracted substantial…

Tiny purple Podocarpus parasites

September 21, 2023
Distorted, Pale Green New Growth – Aphids on Podocarpus are AfootWhile many landscape plants can be considered “pest-free”, on occasion there are insects that pop up which are problematic or at least need some attention.  Knowing about an insect pest, its overall impact to a plant, and how to manage it effectively can really make…
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