by Les Harrison | May 10, 2013
The Kudzu Bug also known as the bean plataspid (Megacopta cribraria, Fabricius), was discovered in the Sopchoppy area of western Wakulla County last week populating a citrus tree. Kudzu bugs are native to East Asia and were first detected in northeastern Georgia in...
by Josh Thompson | May 3, 2013
Cotton planting time has come and the presence of thrips (Frankliniella sp.) is a reality that growers in the panhandle must deal with every year. With that in mind, it is important that...
by Josh Thompson | Apr 26, 2013
Dr. Nick Dufault, University of Florida Plant Pathologist, shares highlights from his “Peanut and Cotton Disease Update” presentation, made at the 2013 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course in Marianna. In this video, he provides important considerations for managing...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 2, 2013
Jackson County Extension is hosting four regional, agricultural educational events over the next several weeks. Watermelon & Cucurbit – February 11 The Tri-state Watermelon & Cucurbit Meeting will be held on Monday, February 11th at the...
by Libbie Johnson | Jan 25, 2013
Because of increased irrigation throughout Northwest Florida, UF IFAS Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension are partnering to offer a morning workshop to help producers better utilize their irrigation systems and improve farm profitability. We have three guest...
by Shep Eubanks | Oct 31, 2012
Now is the time to sample peanut and cotton fields for nematodes in preparation for next year’s crop, as nematode populations are at some of their highest populations during harvest time. Plenty of plant roots are still available for the nematodes to feed upon...
