April 26 Watermelon Crop Update

April 26 Watermelon Crop Update

UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Weekly Watermelon Crop Update. Summarized by Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren, Tyler Pittman, Tatiana Sanchez, Luke Harlow, Jay Capasso, Sylvia Wills, Dan Fenneman, Keith Wynn, Danielle...
Friday Feature:  How do you turn corn into Cheetos?

Friday Feature: How do you turn corn into Cheetos?

This week’s featured video is not crop production related but highlights one of the popular and unique products made from field corn.  How do they make Cheetos Puffs or Crunchy Cheetos?  These snacks are primarily made from corn meal and flavored seasonings.  A...
Hope for the Wild Hog Problem in Florida

Hope for the Wild Hog Problem in Florida

Dr. Samantha Wisely, Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida – Wild hogs, feral swine, European boar – these are all names for the invasive pigs that live throughout Florida. A handful were originally brought to Florida by Hernando de...
April 19 Watermelon Crop Update

April 19 Watermelon Crop Update

UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Weekly Watermelon Crop Update.  Bob Hochmuth,  Mark Warren, Tyler Pittman, Tatiana Sanchez, Luke Harlow, Jay Capasso, Sylvia Wills, Dan Fenneman, Keith Wynn, Danielle Sprague, Kevin Athearn, and Charles Barrett – General crop...
Don’t Forget to Test Your Soil!

Don’t Forget to Test Your Soil!

Spring has sprung, but it’s not too late for a reminder that soil testing is important. Whatever you grow, from row crops to pasture, proper fertilization is essential for healthy plants. Furthermore, making proper soil amendments, as determined by a soil test, can...
April 12 Watermelon Crop Update

April 12 Watermelon Crop Update

UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Weekly Watermelon Crop Update – summarized by Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren, Tyler Pittman, Tatiana Sanchez, Luke Harlow, Jay Capasso, Sylvia Wills, Dan Fenneman, Keith Wynn, Danielle...