by Mathews Paret | Feb 11, 2022
Mathews Paret, Susannah Da Silva, Kiersten Bushong, Josh Freeman, Bob Hochmuth and Jeff Jones, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Many bacterial diseases annually affect the 7,500 acres of watermelon production in North Florida. Among these...
by Josh Freeman | Feb 11, 2022
Many people involved in agriculture in the Florida Panhandle knew Arnie Forrester. He grew cotton, peanuts, and cantaloupe on his farm in Jackson County, near Bascom. Arnie tragically lost his life in a vehicle accident on January 1, 2022. These are a few memories...
by Libbie Johnson | Feb 11, 2022
In a recent production meeting, we discussed some helpful updates from Auburn specialists that are emailed directly to you. Dr. Steve Brown shared info about his Cotton Shorts blog. By subscribing to Cotton Shorts HERE, you will receive pest updates, weed management...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 11, 2022
This week’s featured video was published by the Henry Ford Foundation. In the video, journalist Mo Rocca visits Debra Reid, curator of agriculture, Henry Ford Foundation, to learn about the history of the tractor and how it revolutionized farming. The video...
by Ethan Carter | Feb 4, 2022
One of the first row crops to be planted each year is corn. Florida plantings typically range from late February through April, varying by grower and production system. Three consecutive days with morning soil temperature of 55° at a two-inch depth is...
