Cool Season Fish Pond Management
There are a few “cool weather” conditions that affect the health of fish in your pond. North Florida’s hot humid summer seems a distant memory for now. The cool temperatures, falling leaves, and...
View ArticleMake the Most of Your Pond This Year!
Your pond is dormant, but now is a good time to think about next year’s management activities. Photo by Judy Ludlow During these icy, north Florida winters, you’re probably not thinking much about...
View ArticlePreventing and Responding to Flooded Fish Ponds
Fish ponds received an overabundance of stormwater this week. Photo by Judy Ludlow Drenching rains brought unwelcome amounts of water to Northwest Florida this week. Many fish ponds received an...
View ArticleTips for Successful Pond Weed Management
Weeds can transform a pond from a source of enjoyment to a source of frustration. Utilizing a logical, systematic approach to aquatic weed management can greatly increase your likelihood of success....
View ArticleManaging Muddy Ponds
Muddy water can be a problem in ponds like this one in Jackson County. The first step is to try to determine the source of the problem. It could be from soil erosion, livestock traffic, or even...
View ArticleAquatic Weed Control Webinar – March 20
Pond owners and aquaculture producers rely heavily on Cooperative Extension Specialists for information to effectively control aquatic weeds. Alabama Cooperative Extension, the National Aquaculture...
View ArticleNow is the Time to Address Aquatic Weeds
As water temperatures increase aquatic weed growth surges. Be sure to monitor ponds closely and control weeds before the problem gets too large. Photo Credit: Mark Mauldin – Even though the calendar...
View ArticleGiant Salvinia – A Highly Invasive Aquatic Plant You Don’t Want Growing in...
Giant Salvinia mats completely covering Bay County pond. This fast growing invasive can double in size every week! Photo by Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS – Credit: Vic Ramey, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and...
View ArticleCool Season Fish Pond Management
There are a few “cool weather” conditions that affect the health of fish in your pond. North Florida’s hot humid summer seems a distant memory for now. The cool temperatures, falling leaves, and...
View ArticleMake the Most of Your Pond This Year!
Your pond is dormant, but now is a good time to think about next year’s management activities. Photo by Judy Ludlow During these icy, north Florida winters, you’re probably not thinking much about...
View ArticlePreventing and Responding to Flooded Fish Ponds
Fish ponds received an overabundance of stormwater this week. Photo by Judy Ludlow Drenching rains brought unwelcome amounts of water to Northwest Florida this week. Many fish ponds received an...
View ArticleTips for Successful Pond Weed Management
Weeds can transform a pond from a source of enjoyment to a source of frustration. Utilizing a logical, systematic approach to aquatic weed management can greatly increase your likelihood of success....
View ArticleManaging Muddy Ponds
Muddy water can be a problem in ponds like this one in Jackson County. The first step is to try to determine the source of the problem. It could be from soil erosion, livestock traffic, or even...
View ArticleAquatic Weed Control Webinar – March 20
Pond owners and aquaculture producers rely heavily on Cooperative Extension Specialists for information to effectively control aquatic weeds. Alabama Cooperative Extension, the National Aquaculture...
View ArticleNow is the Time to Address Aquatic Weeds
As water temperatures increase aquatic weed growth surges. Be sure to monitor ponds closely and control weeds before the problem gets too large. Photo Credit: Mark Mauldin – Even though the calendar...
View ArticleGiant Salvinia – A Highly Invasive Aquatic Plant You Don’t Want Growing in...
Giant Salvinia mats completely covering Bay County pond. This fast growing invasive can double in size every week! Photo by Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS – Credit: Vic Ramey, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and...
View ArticleDon’t Forget About Wildlife Habitat Projects this Spring
Spring can be a busy time of year for those interested in improving wildlife habitat on the property they own/manage. Spring is the time to begin efforts that pay-off later in the year – particularly...
View ArticlePond Management Field Day in Quincy – May 11
A Pond Management Field Day will be held May 11, 2022, at the North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy, Florida. The field day will include pond demonstrations and classroom workshops on...
View ArticleWinter Pond Management
Typically, when we think of ponds we think of Summertime, a hot sunny day, and a fishing pole. However, as seasons change so should our management mindset to ensure a healthy pond throughout the year....
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