An estimated 1,000 people move to the state of Florida every day. According to PEW Research, “roughly one-in-five Americans have relocated due to the pandemic or know someone who has.” These statistics, combined with a nationwide trend in indoor gardening, leads many people to wonder what the rules are when it comes to moving with houseplants. The National … More Moving with Houseplants
The Division of Plant Industry’s 3-D print lab has been a tool of the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control for many years. In December of 2020, the cylindrical Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) trap was successful in catching seven new U.S. Continental records and one hemispherical record in addition to its intended target. As … More 3-D Printing & Trapping Invasive Pests
Aside from working to keep pest and disease far from Florida’s blueberry crops, DPI has been helping Florida growers find opportunities to sell berries to new markets all over the country and globe. As the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently reported, Florida’s market share of the global blueberry trade has decreased by 38% since 2015. … More DPI Exporting Fresh From Florida Blueberries Worldwide
Find them in DPI’s Florida Citrus Arboretum World Bonsai Day, May 9, and National Composting Awareness Week, May 2-8, may not be on your calendar, but at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI) office in Winter Haven, the Florida Citrus Arboretum features both of the celebrated activities. The Florida Citrus Arboretum got its start in 1975 and hosts over 217 varieties of citrus. The collection represents everything from … More The Beauty of Bonsai; Caring through Composting
As of today, Florida’s Hemp Cultivation Program has been accepting applications for licensing to grow hemp for one entire year. Hemp opportunities created an estimated $370 million impact and Florida ranks in the top five states for cannabis job growth. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services manages and regulates Florida’s state hemp program and cannabis products, including CBD. Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, … More One Year of Hemp
The winter season is one of the most difficult times to keep up an apiary. The temperature and weather become highly unpredictable. Cold wind can whisk away unsecured hive components and stray bees. Snow can block air openings on your hives, preventing proper ventilation and stopping bees from coming out to search for food. Simply … More Winter Beekeeping Tips
The Division of Plant Industry (DPI) is comprised of nearly 500 employees who are passionate about their work protecting Florida’s native and commercially grown plants and agricultural resources by working to detect, intercept and control plant and honey bee pests. DPI employees are loyal to their roles in public service, many having served at the … More DPI Helpline: People to People
As temperatures drop you might find yourself around a camp fire spending time with friends and family. Whether you’re planning to stay warm, make s’mores or light up the fireplace, keep in mind to burn local firewood. The phrase “local firewood” refers to “the closest convenient source of wood that you can find.” The alternative … More Firewood 101: Don’t Move It
Written by Paula Dwyer, Division of Plant Industry Public Information Officer of South Florida When you think of Christmas, insects don’t often come to mind. (Unless, of course, they are falling off your tree, which is another subject entirely.) However, certain insects have played a prominent role in a few Christmas folktales, so settle in … More All About the Folklore of Christmas Insects
Written by Paula Dwyer, Division of Plant Industry Public Information Officer of South Florida Growing crops in Florida can be tough, considering the aggressive insect pests and diseases that have set up shop in Florida’s warm and humid climate. But the challenge for the grower doesn’t always end once the crop is harvested. Sometimes they … More Day In The Life: DPI’s Christine Zamora is on the Job Helping Growers Get Their Plant Products Delivered
