APHIS Launches Webpage for Pests and Diseases

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a new “Pests and Diseases” webpage. The new page lists all pest and disease programs managed by APHIS as part of its mission to protect American agriculture and natural resources. On the new page, users can search by type (plant, animal), keyword (avian, fruit fly, cotton), …

USDA Provides Funding to Florida to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $7.2 million to Florida as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the U.S. nursery production system. Overall, USDA is providing $66 million in funding this year to support 407 projects in 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and …

How to Water and Feed Your Orchids

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Cathy Isom concludes her series on orchids by letting you know how to water and feed your homegrown orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  When it comes to watering and feeding your homegrown orchids the first step is to check your orchid’s individual water and feed requirements.  Orchids need to be fed regularly with a weak solution (maybe …

UF/IFAS Master Gardeners Gear Up for Spring Festivals, Plant Sales

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Spring is around the corner, and Master Gardeners across central Florida are gearing up for festivals and plant sales. The UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer program, part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is celebrating 40 years in Florida. There are approximately 4,000 Master Gardener volunteers across the state, said Wendy Wilber, UF/IFAS Extension  state …