Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop –  March 7

Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop – March 7

  If you have a citrus grove, are interested in starting a citrus grove, or just want more information on citrus production, then plan to join us at the 2024 Citrus Production Workshop at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office on March 7, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM....
Considerations When Liming Your Fields

Considerations When Liming Your Fields

Liming, or the application of agricultural lime to soil, is a practice aimed at adjusting soil acidity levels. In North Florida, where acidic soils are common, this becomes an integral part of successful crop management. Many crops and forages perform better at a soil...
Considerations When Liming Your Fields

Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?

  Recently, I’ve been asked for my opinion on liquid lime. “Will it work as well as the salesperson says it will? Will it be cheaper?” In this economy, anything we can do to save a few bucks or reduce costs deserves a second glance.  I understand the...
What’s the Right Calcium Source for Your Soil?

What’s the Right Calcium Source for Your Soil?

I always start my answer (like any good soil scientist) with, “It depends!”  If your soil pH is low, I would recommend a liming material.  If your soil pH is close to the target pH, I would recommend other calcium sources.  Not all calcium sources are equal in their...