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a patch of invasive cogongrass in a pine standConservation

Florida Land Steward Update, August 21, 2026

  FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO TREAT THAT COGONGRASS If dealing with a patch of cogongrass is on your to-do list, it’s time to get ready for that treatment. The best time to treat cogongrass is during the fall months, which of course can vary based on where you are in Florida. That window is around October through November, before the first frost, and with good soil moisture. Be prepared to spray it again in the spring when Read More

What makes pastures more susceptible to pasture mealybugs?Agriculture

What makes pastures more susceptible to pasture mealybugs?

Authored by: Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist  Niguss Hailegnaw, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor of Crop Nutrient Management at the Everglades Research and Education Center  Pasture mealybug (PMB) is expanding across Read More