Sorghum Pollination

October 10, 2002
Topic(s): Uncategorized

Source:
Eric Zamora

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UF Researchers: New Forage Blend Will Improve Wildlife Habitats

October 9, 2002
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281

Source(s):
Ann Blount ablount@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, (850) 482-9849
Ken Quesenberry clover@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1811, ext. 213
Steve Olson smolson@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, (850) 875-7144
John Carpenter johncarpenter@penningtonseed.com, 1-800-286-6100, ext. 289

QUINCY, Fla.—For nature lovers and hunters who invest in forages to improve wildlife habitats, especially during winter months, University of Florida researchers say it’s a case of buyer beware.

“Not every forage crop grows well in every climate,” said Ann Blount, an assistant professor of agronomy with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “Unfortunately, some manufacturers of these products overlook this fact and sell the same product in every market. Some forages will not tolerate local growing conditions in the southern Coastal Plain.” (more…)

National 4-H Week In Florida Highlights Celebration And Service By America’s Largest Youth Organization

October 8, 2002
Topic(s): Uncategorized

Source:
Marilyn Norman mnnorman@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, (863) 206-1654

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—4-H is 100 years old, and it’s time for America’s largest youth organization to have a party. The yearlong celebration of 4-H’s centennial continues during National 4-H Week (October 6-12, 2002), with proclamations, parties and community service.

Active throughout Florida in both rural and urban areas, 4-H involves more than 287,000 young people ages 5-18 annually. Organized by the University of Florida’s Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H has focused on positive youth development using a hands-on learning philosophy for a century. There are 6.7 million members nationally. (more…)

UF Researchers Say Environmentally Friendly Controls Effective On Insect Pest And Deadly Plant Virus

October 8, 2002
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281

Source(s):
Joe Funderburk jefuderburk@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, (850) 875-7146
Madeline Mellinger mmellinger@igc.org, (561) 746-3740
Greg and Dale Murray (229) 246-6563
Tommy Smith (850) 856-5193

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QUINCY, Fla.—When it comes to controlling one of the world’s most troublesome insect pests — and the deadly plant virus it spreads — University of Florida researchers say pesticides are out and new environmentally friendly control methods are in.

“During the past two decades, tomato spotted wilt virus has been spread around the world by tiny insects called western flower thrips, causing millions in losses to a variety of vegetable, ornamental and agronomic crops,” said Joe Funderburk, a professor of entomology with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)