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 Josh Freeman | Jun 8, 2018
Josh Freeman, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Xavier Martini, Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Mathews Paret, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Florida, Stormy Sparks, Professor of...
by Doug Mayo | May 25, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by a member of the Panhandle Ag Extension Team, Matt Lollar, now located in Santa Rosa County. Locally grown cantaloupes are being harvested now and are available at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. See...
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 Joe Funderburk | May 11, 2018
By Iris Strzyzewski, Biological Scientist and PhD Student, Joe Funderburk and Justin Renkema, UF Entomologists. Over the last few years, Florida strawberry growers have been faced with declining market prices, increased global competition, and suspected and documented...