by Blake Thaxton | Apr 5, 2013
Providing and maintaining proper plant nutrition is a key to successfully growing vegetable crops. Too much fertilizer, though sometimes not harmful to the crop, can be economically detrimental to the farm’s bottom line. Also, over applying fertilizers does not follow...
by Blake Thaxton | Mar 8, 2013
The panhandle’s warm temperatures and adequate moisture levels are not only favorable for growing fresh vegetables, but also favorable to insect populations as well. When it comes to insects living in your vegetable garden, there are both “good” insects and “bad”...
by Blake Thaxton | Dec 14, 2012
Join us at the Vegetable (& other Specialty Crop) Producers Round Up! Come learn about new marketing opportunities for your specialty crop operation and interact with local Northwest Florida produce distributors. We will be teaching new pest management techniques,...
by Blake Thaxton | Nov 16, 2012
The world has changed substantially in the past 25 years. Not too long ago sharing a photograph with a friend would take days if not weeks. Think about it, first you take the photo, then you must have the film developed, and finally you must send the actual photo...
by Blake Thaxton | Nov 2, 2012
On Friday August 17th, 13 Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jay Community Center in Santa Rosa County. This is the second year these two organizations have teamed up to...
