by Nick Dufault | Jun 28, 2019
The peanut field conditions have gone from hot and dry in early June to a mix of wet and dry at the end of the month across much of Florida’s peanut production area (Figure 1). The crop was definitely stressed by the drought and heat with Aspergillus crown rot...
by John Doyle Atkins | Jun 28, 2019
In December 2018, I reported mature/fruiting Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) in Northern Santa Rosa County. For the first time, however, I have documented this invasive species surviving a Santa Rosa County winter. Geographically, the prevalence of this weed has been...
by Ethan Carter | Jun 7, 2019
The Great CEU Round-Up June 26, 2019 (7:30 am – 3:00 pm CST) The Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) and UF/IFAS have partnered to present the Great CEU Round-Up. Earn up to 6 CEUs across 7 license categories as this statewide program is broadcast to participating...
by Kalyn Waters | Jun 3, 2019
Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent, and Kalyn Waters, Holmes County Agricultural Agent Trees, fences, and uneven ground can make applying pesticides to pastures with a boom-type sprayer challenging. One way to avoid these hazards is to utilize a boomless sprayer....
by Ethan Carter | Apr 26, 2019
Authored by Ethan Carter (Regional Crop IPM Agent) and Pratap Devkota (UF/IFAS Weed Specialist) Every applicator can think of an example where their pesticide (herbicide, insecticide, fungicide) provided less than desirable control. What you may not realize is that...
by Ethan Carter | Mar 22, 2019
Authored by Ethan Carter (Regional Crop IPM Extension Agent) and Fred Fishel (UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office) Paraquat (often referred to by the brand name Gramoxone) is a widely used, restricted use pesticide in the United States. Paraquat products are highly...
