Earth Day is Friday, and the theme for this year is Pledge and Act of Green. Pledging to help Save the Guac has its perks, including a free bumper sticker! Here’s the condensed version of Save the Guac: Laurel wilt = disease threatening trees in the Laurel family, including avocado, which has a $13 million … More Pledge an Act of Green: Save the Guac
Florida is known for its sunshine and citrus, but those involved with the citrus industry know the dangers associated with growing the fruit due to the introduction of citrus pests and diseases. Abandoned citrus groves, the unregulated movement of citrus fruit and plant parts and the state’s vulnerability to exotic pests as a hub for … More Pledge an Act of Green: Monitor for Citrus Diseases
For 40 years, Earth Day has been not only a celebration, but a mobilization of millions of people to act on behalf of the environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, and launched a modern environmental movement. New environmental legislation and awareness soon followed, and now the Earth Day Network collaborates … More Gearing up for Earth Day: Pledge an Act of Green
Florida has a diverse agriculture industry with over 280 different commodities produced in the state each year. A variety of commodity organizations and professional organizations are established in the state, with many of them related to Florida’s plant and apiary industries. A few calendar resources are available online to aid in staying up-to-date on industry … More Stay informed on current events with Florida agriculture calendars
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV is being held from March 2 to May 15. With over 75 Disney character topiaries, must-see attractions, themed weekends, HGTV designer presentations, and the Flower Power Concert Series featuring music from the 1970s, this is one fun-filled event any Floridian, garden enthusiast or family can … More Visit Epcot for a Serious Flower Fix
St. Patrick’s Day marks the sight of people wearing green everywhere, either to celebrate or avoid being pinched. St. Patty’s Day is associated with a number of religious and cultural traditions, and the luck of the Irish, of course. However, there was a time when the Irish were not so lucky. Ever heard of the … More Are you helping to keep Florida green? We are.
Members of the plant, entomological, environmental and agricultural communities are gearing up for the second annual National Invasive Species Awareness Week February 28-March 4, 2011. NISAW will have a variety of activities in Washington, D.C., during that week, but the awareness efforts do not have to be limited to nation’s capitol. Every region of the … More NISAW: Coming to a Location Near You
The University of Florida Bee College is scheduled for March 11-12, 2011, at the UF Whitney Lab in St. Augustine. Registration is now open for the program, and anyone interested in learning more about honey and the apiary industry should check out the website and program guide. In addition to the Bee College, UF also … More Registered Beekeeper or Self-Proclaimed Bee Enthusiast, UF/IFAS Offers Training
If you ever wondered how entomology affects the average citizen’s daily life, look no further than Super Bowl XLV. The Super Bowl is the prime location for advertisers to unveil their most creative ads to one of the world’s largest audiences. Volkswagen aired a commercial for its 21st Century Beetle, starring none other than members … More VW Brings Entomology to the Super Bowl with its Epic Beetle Ad
Florida’s agriculture industry is unique in many ways due to the state’s varying climate allowing for the production of over 280 different commodities, from the hay fields in Escambia County to the specialty fruits grown in Miami-Dade. However, perhaps the facet of the industry most unique to Florida is its availability and quality of tropical … More FNGLA showcases Florida’s unique horticulture industry with 2011 Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Plant Industry 