by Doug Mayo | Sep 19, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by Florida Farm Bureau to share the story of Jim Alderman, the 2025 Florida farmer of the Year. Watch the video to hear how this veteran farmer started small and built a highly regarded produce operation. Not only is he...
by Zane Grabau | Aug 22, 2025
As the calendar turns to another school year, now is also a good time to scout for plant-parasitic nematodes in row crops. Typically, the peak time for scouting is near harvest, while plants are still growing, as nematode populations are often greatest at this time....
by Doug Mayo | May 22, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by Georgia Grown (similar to Fresh from Florida), which is a marketing service provided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. This video shares the wide range of legume vegetable crops that can be grown in the...
by Abbey Smith | Apr 4, 2025
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality enhancement and conservation are essential to the long-term sustainability of agriculture and natural resources in Northwest Florida. BMPs allow producers to gain knowledge and understand how to decrease their impact...
by Zane Grabau | Mar 7, 2025
Plant-parasitic nematodes are a key pest in Florida horticulture production, and nematicide application is an important part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. To that end, there is a recent addition to the limited number of nematicides available in...
by Molly Jameson | Jan 31, 2025
Spring is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to plan your upcoming warm-weather crops, particularly specialty peppers. Our climate is well-suited for growing a wide range of peppers, from sweet and mild varieties to those packing intense heat. Peppers...
