by Xavier Martini | Oct 3, 2025
Xavier Martini – Associate Professor, UF/IFAS, Jessica Griesheimer – PhD student, UF/IFAS, Marissa Wilson Nodarse – Undergraduate Student, UF North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy Peppers, particularly bell and chili peppers, have high economic...
by Matt Lollar | Sep 26, 2025
It’s pretty late in the season to be thinking about what to plant to make a profit, but there are quite a few crops that can be started in the fall and harvested into the winter. Even if you’re not looking to grow a market crop, you definitely have time...
by Doug Mayo | Sep 19, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by Florida Farm Bureau to share the story of Jim Alderman, the 2025 Florida farmer of the Year. Watch the video to hear how this veteran farmer started small and built a highly regarded produce operation. Not only is he...
by Danielle S. Williams | Sep 12, 2025
Persimmons are an increasingly popular fruit crop in North Florida that are prized for their rich flavor, vibrant color, and adaptability to the state’s climate. With varieties ranging from astringent to non-astringent, persimmons offer growers and consumers a diverse...
by Zane Grabau | Aug 22, 2025
As the calendar turns to another school year, now is also a good time to scout for plant-parasitic nematodes in row crops. Typically, the peak time for scouting is near harvest, while plants are still growing, as nematode populations are often greatest at this time....
by external | Jul 25, 2025
Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications Bob Hochmuth, Live Oak, Florida, grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s eastern shore. As a child, he watched his father and two uncles manage the farm, and the three men were always...
