by Matthew Orwat | Jul 23, 2021
As the alternating cycles of sun, heat and rain shape our summer days, I start thinking about cooler times ahead and the fall planting season. One plant to consider for cool-season producton are strawberries. Planting strawberries in the fall is really an exercise in...
by Robbie Jones | Jul 2, 2021
One common question I have received over the years is, “I have these pecan trees and I want to get them back into production, what should I do?” According to Dr. Pete Anderson, UF/IFAS Emeritus Horticulture Specialist, most of Florida’s pecan trees are in orchards...
by Ashley Stonecipher | Jun 18, 2021
– Have you noticed spots on your blueberry plants and fruit lately? There is an emerging fungal disease on blueberries in the Southeastern US. Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot is a fungal disease is caused by Exobasidium maculosum, a new species of fungus first...
by bobhoch | Jun 18, 2021
UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Weekly Watermelon Crop Update. These updates are 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...
by Xavier Martini | Jun 11, 2021
Sweet potatoes are widely grown in Florida, especially on small farms. Foliar pests such as whiteflies, leafminers, and armyworms are generally of minor concern. The most serious insect pests are the immature stages of insects that feed on the roots and tubers; among...
