Pea Weevils Abound in Jackson County

Over the past few weeks, numerous calls have come in to the Extension Office about a strange bug found in field peas (cowpeas, southern peas). Whether you have a small garden patch, or 200 acres of peas, you probably have the pea weevil, also known as the pea...

Slow-Release Fertilizers Gaining Momentum in Agriculture

The ornamental and turfgrass industries have been using granular slow-release fertilizers for decades. The price has been prohibitive for large-scale agricultural use. In recent years, however, the price has become more affordable, making farmers take another look....

It is Not Too Early to Start Tracking Peanut Maturity

Barry Tillman, UF/IFAS Peanut Breeder You may think it is too soon to start thinking about peanut maturity. After all, thanks to a cool, wet spring, most farms have only recently finished planting!  However, maturity determination is one of the least precise, and most...
Southern Corn Rust Spreading in Southwest Georgia

Southern Corn Rust Spreading in Southwest Georgia

Source:  Seminole Crop E News Rome Etrhedge, UGA Seminole County Coordinator Southern rust has shown up in a number of corn fields in Seminole County, Georgia. Rome Ethredge is urging corn farmers to apply fungicides again, if it’s been 3 weeks since their tassel...
Timing is Crucial for Successful Dove Fields

Timing is Crucial for Successful Dove Fields

We are roughly 100 days away from the beginning of dove season. Planting crops that produce attractive food sources for doves can be an effective way to increase your chances of having successful hunts. If you are considering planting a dove field this year, now’s the...

Fall Armyworms Damage Okaloosa Soybeans

Fall armyworms were found this week in a soybean field in Okaloosa County.  This pest can completely defoliate a field in a week as was the case in the field pictured above. Fall Armyworms overwinter in southern Florida and southern Texas. The moths or adult stage are...