FDACS offers Cogongrass treatment cost share for private landowners

Florida Department of Agriculture will be offering a new cost share program for private landowners seeking treatment of invasive exotic Cogongrass, starting October 15, 2015. The program is funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant and will be offered to non-industrial private landowners throughout the state of Florida. Landowners can receive reimbursement for up to 50% of the total cost of herbicide treatment for two consecutive years, up to a maximum $20,000 total or 133 acres. Details and sign up should be available Oct. 15 or later at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Our-Forests/Forest-Health/Invasive-Non-Native-Plants/Cogon-Grass/Cogongrass-Treatment-Cost-Share-Program