Powdery Mildew a Common Fungal Foe for Strawberries
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ Strawberries are among the most popular fruit crops. Unfortunately, a fungal disease...
Start the Year Preventing Pest Problems With Integrated Pest Management
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ 2025 is here, and that brings a whole new year of farming...
Farmers Urged to Know Their Costs When Pricing Produce to Sell Directly to Consumers
by Brad Buck Instead of taking what the broker or retailer feels like paying, small...
Thrips: Tiny Pest, Big Problem
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ Florida faces many pests that harm crops and ornamental plants, including thrips...
Hurricane Relief Resources for Farmers and Growers
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Farming comes with inherent risks, especially from weather...
‘Cutting-Edge Science’ From Extension Helps Farmer Preserve Water
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS photos by TYLER JONES, UF/IFAS For about 20 years, Colin Furness...
Spider Mites: Arthropod Pests but Not Insects
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ In Florida, many organisms are plant pests. Among these are arthropods. Arthropods...
The Costs of Keeping an Open Cow
by HANNAH BAKER, State Specialized Agent, Beef & Forage Economics One decision that has to...
Is Agritourism Right for Your Farm?
by LUIS RODRIGUEZ photo by TYLER JONES, UF/IFAS Many farmers are considering agritourism as a...
