by jferrell | Apr 28, 2017
Preemergence herbicides are a powerful way to prevent weed infestations before they start. In our current climate of glyphosate and ALS-resistant weeds, a good preemergence program is more valuable than ever. However, method and timing of application dramatically...
by Zane Grabau | Mar 31, 2017
One of my goals since starting as field crop nematologist at the University of Florida last June was to update the nematode management guides for Florida field crops, so that extension agents and growers have access to active copies of these documents. I’m happy to...
by Ethan Carter | Mar 10, 2017
The annual Panhandle Row Crop Short Course was hosted by Jackson County Extension on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Extension Specialists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama spoke to attendees providing production recommendations and various management tips for row crops...
by Zane Grabau | Feb 3, 2017
Zane Grabau, UF/IFAS Entomology & Nematology Department & Patrick Troy, Regional Row Crop Agent Plant-parasitic nematodes, including sting, root-knot (RKN), and stubby-root nematodes among others can cause significant damage to Florida field corn. Nematicide...
by Ethan Carter | Jan 27, 2017
Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent, Jay Ferrell, and Ramon Leon, UF/IFAS Weed Speciaslits 2017 will be a landmark year for row crop agriculture, as several long awaited herbicide technologies have finally been released by the EPA to help farmer’s combat troublesome...
by Michael Mulvaney | Jan 13, 2017
Dr. Michael J. Mulvaney, Cropping Systems Specialist, WFREC, Jay, FL Now is the time to start thinking about nitrogen (N) management strategies for corn production in the Panhandle. This is a follow-up to the March 2016 article: Environmentally Smart Nitrogen (ESN)...
