by Matt Lollar | Mar 21, 2025
Manure from livestock has been used by farmers and gardeners since the beginning of farming, with evidence of the benefits of manure are documented dating back nearly 8,000 years. Manure can help improve soil, but there are a couple common misconceptions about its...
by Danielle S. Williams | Mar 7, 2025
Mechanical pruning is a practice used in commercial citrus groves that can be an efficient and cost-effective way to manage tree canopy, improve fruit quality, and enhance tree performance. This method of pruning uses specialized machinery equipped with rotating...
by Zane Grabau | Mar 7, 2025
Plant-parasitic nematodes are a key pest in Florida horticulture production, and nematicide application is an important part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. To that end, there is a recent addition to the limited number of nematicides available in...
by Mark Mauldin | Feb 21, 2025
Farmer, ranchers, and landowners frequently have need of specific services and products unique to agricultural operations (source to purchase hay, custom tractor work, fence builders, cattle services, etc.). Unfortunately, the folks who provide those types of services...
by Molly Jameson | Jan 31, 2025
Spring is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to plan your upcoming warm-weather crops, particularly specialty peppers. Our climate is well-suited for growing a wide range of peppers, from sweet and mild varieties to those packing intense heat. Peppers...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Jan 31, 2025
Over the last 10 years or so, the Florida Panhandle has gotten used to relatively warm winters, at least historically speaking. While we have experienced sharp cold snaps that were devastating to unprepared plants and livestock (the most recent being the late...