by Josh Freeman | Apr 22, 2016
It happens every year, usually the second week of May, but this year it looks like it may be next week. We are strolling right along, crops are moving beautifully, weather is nearly perfect, and then it happens. Summer shows up. And it often seems to do so very...
by Matt Lollar | Feb 26, 2016
The USDA defines specialty crops as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” This definition is very broad and as you will soon find out, some crops are extremely special. Two crops new to me, Kiwano...
by Matt Lollar | Feb 5, 2016
Thank you to all those who attended the Tri-State Cucurbit and Panhandle Satsuma Meetings held in Jackson County! We had a great turnout at both meetings, and we even had some folks from as far away as Statesboro, GA. Don’t fret if you were unable to attend...
by Nicholas Dufault | Jan 29, 2016
So far, mild winter temperatures and ample rainfall have led to multiple disease issues in many of northern Florida’s winter crops (e.g. forages). While temperatures are predicted to be below normal for the months February, March and April, it is projected that...
by Josh Freeman | Nov 13, 2015
Plastic mulch technology has come a long way in the last 15 years and has made another exponential jump in the last 5 years. Traditionally plastic films used in plasticulture production systems were simple, single layer low density polyethylene films. These are...
by Nicholas Dufault | Aug 21, 2015
Authors: Tatiana Sanchez, Mathews Paret, Joshua Freeman, and Nicholas Dufault Fusarium wilt of watermelon (Figure 1) is a soil-borne, fungal disease that can affect watermelon plants anytime from seed to harvest. It has been a problem for many Florida producers since...
