by Danielle S. Williams | Jun 29, 2018
Danielle Sprague, Jefferson County Extension and Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS Entomologist, NFREC Quincy Summer’s in full swing, so citrus groves are actively flushing (growing new leaves). During the flushing period, citrus trees are most susceptible to damage by citrus...
by Matt Lollar | May 18, 2018
Supplemental water is necessary for good crop yields in fruit and vegetable production. Water quality is equally as important as water quantity when it comes to fruit and vegetable production. Unfortunately, water can transport harmful microorganisms from adjacent...
by Doug Mayo | May 18, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Chartwells School Dining Services to highlight their “Farm to School” program. This video features the relationship that was established with Cherokee Farms, Marianna, Florida to supply every student in the...
by Matt Lollar | Mar 9, 2018
The Panhandle Satsuma Workshop was held in Jackson County on February 27, 2018! There was a great turnout with 115 participants from Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Thank you to all who attended. Thank you also to the presenters: Dr. Xavier Martini; Dr. Pete...
by Matt Lollar | Jan 26, 2018
Join us for the Panhandle Fruit & Vegetable Conference on February 19 & 20 in Pensacola! Registration includes a farm tour, dinner after the tour, breakfast & lunch the next day, and excellent educational sessions. The complete agenda is now available. ...
by Xavier Martini | Jan 5, 2018
Xavier Martini, Pete Andersen, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center In May 2017, Asian citrus psyllids (Diaphorina citri) were found in the experimental citrus grove at the Suwannee Valley Extension Center in Live Oak. The trees were quickly treated...