by Peter C. Andersen | Feb 17, 2017
The relatively mild winter temperatures during the last two decades has led to a resurgence of interest in cold hardy citrus in North Florida. Satsumas account for almost all of the new commercial citrus acreage in the Florida Panhandle. Satsumas are the most...
by Matthew Orwat | Feb 10, 2017
Both niche market farmers and home gardeners may be uncertain about late winter management of Satsuma trees. Several questions that have come in to the Extension Office recently include: Should I prune my trees? Why are the leaves yellow? How soon should I...
by Nicholas Dufault | Jan 20, 2017
by Nicholas S. Dufault, Bimal S. Amaradasa and Mason J. Newark With the watermelon production season starting in Florida, now is a good time to either begin or modify disease management strategies for this crop. There are many things to consider when planning a...
by Mathews Paret | Nov 4, 2016
Mathews Paret, Laura Ritchie, Drey Clark and Josh Freeman, NFREC Quincy Situation Bacterial spot of tomato continues to be the topmost bacterial disease of economic importance in Florida with the potential of causing >20% yield losses under ideal conditions for...
by Libbie Johnson | Oct 28, 2016
Japanese persimmons are a real treat in the Fall, and for those who enjoy growing fruit, they are a relatively problem free option. The tree can reach 30 feet tall, if planted in full sun and well drained soils that receive ample moisture. The orange-yellow...
by Nicholas Dufault | Oct 21, 2016
By: Nicholas Dufault, Rebecca Barocco, and Sajeewa Amaradasa There have been many concerns this year with potato seed management related to the Blackleg problem, caused by Dickeya dianthicola, in the northern seed producing states (Figure 1). Seed borne diseases, such...
