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NIMITZ® RECEIVES SECTION 24(C) LABEL FOR DIRECT-SEEDED CROPS IN FLORIDA COUNTIES

December 6, 2018 by Growing Magazine

ADAMA has announced that NIMITZ nematicide has received a FIFRA Section 24(c) Special Local Need (SLN) label for Miami-Dade, Lee, Hendry, Manatee, Hardee and Hillsborough counties in Florida. Granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Section 24(c) label expands the use of NIMITZ to growers using direct-seeded planting practices for cucumbers, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe … Read more

HISTORY MARKER HONORS UF/IFAS EXTENSION’S ROLE IN HELPING FLORIDA’S FARMERS, RANCHERS

November 7, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Extension agents have been helping farmers, ranchers and homemakers for 100 years in Florida. UF Smathers Library On September 23, Extension’s 100 years of contributions to the well-being of Florida residents is being honored with the unveiling of an historical marker at the Pugh Hall Patio along Buckman Drive, across from Rolfs Hall. The ceremony … Read more

UF/IFAS EXTENSION AGENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS TO PARTICIPATE IN FLORIDA AG LITERACY DAY

October 31, 2018 by Growing Magazine

UF/IFAS Extension agents and master gardeners will participate in the 12th annual Florida Agriculture Literacy Day on April 21, when they will read a non-fiction book about Florida’s livestock and poultry industry to elementary school students all over the state. Florida Agriculture Literacy Day features farmers, ranchers, UF/IFAS Extension agents, master gardeners, teachers and students … Read more