by Danielle S. Williams | May 30, 2025
Blackberries are a deciduous crop that thrives in temperate climates. While several native blackberry species grow wild in Florida, their small fruit size, late maturation, and low yields make them unsuitable for commercial production. Historically, cultivated...
by Danielle S. Williams | Apr 11, 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Food Safety Team will be hosting a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at the Gadsden County Extension Office, located at 2140 W. Jefferson St., Quincy, FL. The training will begin at 8:00 AM Eastern and end...
by Danielle S. Williams | Mar 7, 2025
Mechanical pruning is a practice used in commercial citrus groves that can be an efficient and cost-effective way to manage tree canopy, improve fruit quality, and enhance tree performance. This method of pruning uses specialized machinery equipped with rotating...
by Danielle S. Williams | Feb 14, 2025
Citrus growers from across the Florida Panhandle, as well as Southern Georgia and Alabama are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus Health Forum. The workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy (155 Research Road, Quincy,...
by Danielle S. Williams | Feb 7, 2025
The UF/IFAS Extension Food Safety Team will be hosting a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at the Gadsden County Extension Office, located at 2140 W. Jefferson St., Quincy, FL. The training will begin at 8:00 AM Eastern and...
