by Shep Eubanks | Oct 17, 2014
On Thursday August 21, 2014, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fourth year these two organizations have...
by Shep Eubanks | Aug 22, 2014
Recently on a visit to a local cattleman’s pasture, I identified Goatweed (Scoparia dulcis) for the first time in Holmes County. This weed has been gradually moving west in the Panhandle (Photo 1 below) with recent identifications over the last few years in...
by Shep Eubanks | Aug 22, 2014
As we head into the home stretch of 2014 peanut production, most farmers are working diligently to mange and control leaf spot and white mold in their peanuts. Many farmers are familiar with Early and Late leaf spot and the occasional chemical related spotting on the...
by Shep Eubanks | Aug 15, 2014
Recently, I have visited several peanut fields in Holmes County that are demonstrating yellowing foliage that is easily observed from a passing vehicle. There are several possible causes of symptoms like this including nitrogen problems due to wet soils or poor...
by Shep Eubanks | Jun 20, 2014
Southern blight (caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) was found at two different tomato farms in Holmes County this week. Southern Blight is a serious fungal disease affecting diverse crops grown around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The...
