Tropical Soda Apple is still a threat to many landowners across Florida, but University of Florida’s Brent Sellers says while there are many tools to use to help control it, research efforts continue.
When treating Tropical Soda Apple with herbicides, you’ll get better control when the plants are actively growing. University of Florida’s Brent Sellers tells us when the best times are to do this.
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Tropical Soda Apple continues to be a headache for many Florida landowners, but when treating it with herbicides, University of Florida’s Dr. Brent Sellers said you need to make sure the plant is actually growing first.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Tropical Soda Apple continues to be a problem for many landowners across Florida, but University of Florida’s Dr. Jay Ferrell says there are still some who are not that familiar with the invasive weed but need to be to get better control of it. Report (1:00 mp3)
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia.
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For nearly a decade until making a move into a new career opportunity last year, Lee was a regional representative of this radio network. He travelled the region and nation, and occassionally overseas, newsgathering and representing the network from his home location Read the rest of this entry »
With spring around the corner, it’s about time for many landowners across Florida to be thinking about control of Tropical Soda Apple. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
Tropical Soda Apple continues to be a weed many in Florida have to deal with, but one Universty of Florida specialist has certain recomendations for those who produce sod in the state.  Report (1:15 mp3)
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 Tropical Soda Apple is a weed that we’ve learned how to deal with but after a dry year, many are trying to find hay wherever they can, which is a concern when it comes to possibly spreadng the noxious weed.  Report (1:30 mp3)
Here are some different photos of Tropical Soda Apple, and a new link for important new TSA BMP’s for seed, sod, and pasture situations. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet in weeks ahead for more features and information on protecting your pastures, seed production and sod plantings from this “Weed from Hell.”
In this weeks podcast, ranchers are encouraged to be aware of the possiblility for Tropical Soda Apple when purchasing hay, the Florida Forestry Industry shoots for number 1, May 31 was the last day for citrus canker insurance coverage, and the drought’s effect on Lake Okeechobee.
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The drought has brought a shortage of hay across Florida, but producers are urged to be cautious of any hay they may purchase in keeping Tropical Soda Apple from spreading.  Report (1:30 wma)
In this week’s report, Gary Cooper talks with Congressman Adam Putnam on specialty crops, Florida growers visit Brazil and Argentina, a Plant Material Workshop is planned for next week, the current Florida drought, and Florida Legislature plans for a special session.
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Tropical Soda Apple is a weed many landowners in Florida need to be thinking about again. But like anything else, the dry weather is affecting it’s growth. Â Report (1:00 wma)
More information on how to treat sparse stands of Tropical Soda Apple is now available after research from the University of Florida. Â Report (1:00 wma)
In this week’s pod cast, Florida farmers face fierce temperatures, the Florida Citrus Commission focuses on legislative issues, Florida Legislators prepare for the session during committee weeks, and the Florida Beef Ambassador represents the nation.
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Tropcial Soda Apple is a problem for many sod fields across Florida and recommendations have been made when it comes to using newer technology to control it. Â Report (1:30 wma)
In this week’s pod cast, the Citrus Crop Forecast February update is released, there are new recommendations for Tropical Soda Apple Management, Florida promotes truthful information about the Animal ID program, the proposed farm bill could help new farmers and ranchers, and Florida Farm Bureau continues work on property tax issues.
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The fight continues to control Tropical Soda Apple as new recommendations have been released from University of Florida research for hay fields.  Report (1:00 wma)Â
Next Friday, December 15th is the deadline to sign up for EQIP programs through your local NRCS office, as that’s the batching date for 2007 programs. And one of those programs can help landowners control invasive plants.  Report (1:30 wma)
Biological control of Tropical Soda Apple in Florida has seen success with a beetle, but control of the weed still needs an overall management plan. Report (1:00 wma)
Longer and better control of Tropical Soda Apple in Florida has been available with a couple of the newer herbicides on the market. Report (1:15 wma)
When using herbicides, seedling control is an important step in the fight against Tropical Soda Apple.  Report (1:15 wma) A special website set up by University of Florida IFAS can help with more inmformation.
Tropical Soda Apple is still a threat to many landowners across Florida, but University of Florida’s Brent Sellers says while there are many tools to use to help control it, research efforts continue. 
 
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. 
Here are some different photos of Tropical Soda Apple, and 
Next Friday, December 15th is the deadline to sign up for EQIP programs through your local NRCS office, as that’s the batching date for 2007 programs. And one of those programs can help landowners control invasive plants. 
